Comparison of long-term outcomes after directional versus rotational atherectomy in peripheral artery disease.

Introduction: The rate of atherectomy utilization in peripheral artery diseases (PAD) is growing. The two atherectomy devices available on the market and used most frequently are the directional and rotational ones. Nonetheless, there is a lack of direct comparison between these two types of atherectomy in PAD.

Clinical significance of mirror lesions in lower extremity arterial disease.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical relevance of bilateral peripheral arterial disease (PAD) patterns.

Background: No prior study has evaluated the clinical significance of symmetrical lesion patterns, particularly the coexistence of same-level significant plaques in both lower extremities ("mirror lesions").

Methods: We conducted a single-facility, primary data analysis involving 225 patients with symptomatic PAD.

Long term outcomes in diabetic patients treated with atherectomy for peripheral artery disease.

Background: The prevalence of diabetes has increased significantly in well-developed countries during the last decade and it continues to grow. Diabetes increases the risk of restenosis in patients treated percutaneously for peripheral artery disease. The present study sought to compare outcomes of atherectomy treatment in diabetic (DM) vs.