Intravascular Ultrasound-Derived Stent Dimensions as Predictors of Angiographic Restenosis Following Nitinol Stent Implantation in the Superficial Femoral Artery

Conclusion: Postprocedure MSA can predict ISR in SFA lesions, which suggests that adequate stent enlargement during angioplasty might be required for superior patency.

Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - May 10, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Miki, K., Fujii, K., Kawasaki, D., Shibuya, M., Fukunaga, M., Imanaka, T., Tamaru, H., Sumiyoshi, A., Nishimura, M., Horimatsu, T., Saita, T., Okada, K., Kimura, T., Honda, Y., Fitzgerald, P. J., Masuyama, T., Ishihara, M. Tags: Lower Limb Interventions Source Type: research