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Drug-eluting stents in the management of peripheral arterial disease
Authors Bosiers M, Cagiannos C, Deloose K, Verbist J, Peeters P
Published 6 June 2008 Volume 2008:4(3) Pages 553—559
Marc Bosiers1, Catherine Cagiannos1, Koen Deloose1, Jürgen Verbist2, Patrick Peeters2
1Department of Vascular Surgery, AZ St-Blasius, Dendermonde, Belgium; 2Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Imelda Hospital, Bonheiden, Belgium
Abstract: Since major meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials in interventional cardiology showed the potential of drug-eluting stents in decreasing restenosis and reintervention rates after coronary artery stenting, one of the next steps in the treatment of arterial occlusive disease is the transfer of the active coating technology towards peripheral arterial interventions. In this manuscript, we aim to provide a literature overview on available peripheral (lower limb, renal, and supra-aortic) drug-eluting stent applications, debate the cost implications, and give recommendations for future treatment strategies.
Keywords: critical limb ischemia, drug-eluting stent, below the knee, infrapopliteal, crural, limb salvage
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