The Factors Affecting Recurrence of Symptoms after Infrainguinal Arterial Endovascular Angioplasty.
10.5090/kjtcs.2014.47.6.517
- Author:
Mi Ju BAE
1
;
Jong Geun LEE
;
Sung Woon CHUNG
;
Chung Won LEE
;
Chang Won KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Korea. chungsungwoon@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Atherosclerosis;
Angioplasty;
Lower extremity;
Symptoms
- MeSH:
Angioplasty*;
Angioplasty, Balloon;
Arterial Occlusive Diseases;
Atherosclerosis;
Extremities;
Humans;
Hyperlipidemias;
Lower Extremity;
Recurrence*;
Retrospective Studies;
Stents
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2014;47(6):517-522
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: This study reports the result of endovascular treatment for arterial occlusive disease limited to femoropopliteal lesions, focusing on the recurrence of symptoms instead of patency. METHODS: This was a retrospective, single-center study. From April 2007 to November 2011, 48 limbs in 38 patients underwent endovascular stenting or balloon angioplasty to treat femoropopliteal arterial occlusive disease. The factors affecting the recurrence of symptoms were analyzed. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 69.60+/-7.62 years. Among the baseline characteristics of the patients, initial hyperlipidemia was the most important factor affecting the recurrence of symptoms (relative risk=5.810, p=0.031). The presence of a dorsal arch was also a significant factor (relative risk=0.675, p=0.047). CONCLUSION: The major factors that affect the recurrence of symptoms after endovascular treatment for femoropopliteal arterial occlusive lesions are hyperlipidemia and the presence of a dorsal arch. Therefore, the usage of lipid-lowering agents after endovascular treatment and taking the presence of a dorsal arch into consideration are important elements of managing the recurrence of symptoms.
