Orbital Atherectomy Plaque Modification Assessment of the Femoropopliteal Artery Via Intravascular Ultrasound (TRUTH Study)

Conclusion: The VH-IVUS analysis reveals that OAS modifies the calcified component of the plaque burden. It is hypothesized that calcium modification by OAS changes the lesion compliance, allowing for low pressure adjunctive BA. The clinical outcomes were favorable through 12-month follow-up.

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Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - November 15, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Babaev, A., Zavlunova, S., Attubato, M. J., Martinsen, B. J., Mintz, G. S., Maehara, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research