Critical Hand Ischemia Treatment via Orbital Atherectomy —A Single Center Observational Retrospective Analysis

Critical hand ischemia (CHI) can be devastating and may result in amputation. Distal vessel calcification has been shown to be a major factor in causing CHI. Atherectomy in the upper extremities is not typically considered due to the small anatomy; however, the Diamondback 360 ° Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) (Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.) can access treatment areas with a reference vessel diameter of 1.5mm.

Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - October 28, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Abdul Bahro, Zsuzsanna Igyarto, Brad Martinsen Source Type: research