Carotid and peripheral intervention

J Invasive Cardiol. 2004 Jul;16(7 Suppl):50S-53S.

Abstract

The number of peripheral procedures is increasing at a rapid pace and in a variety of vessels. This review will discuss current findings in carotid intervention and drug-eluting stents in superficial femoral arteries (SFA).

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alloys
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / therapy*
  • Coronary Restenosis / prevention & control
  • Drug-Eluting Stents
  • Endarterectomy, Carotid*
  • Femoral Artery
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Risk Factors
  • Sirolimus / administration & dosage
  • Stents*
  • Vascular Patency

Substances

  • Alloys
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • nitinol
  • Sirolimus