OCT evaluation of directional atherectomy compared to balloon angioplasty

Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2015 Sep;16(6):373-5. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2015.02.003. Epub 2015 Feb 26.

Abstract

Directional atherectomy (DA) is one of the most commonly used modalities for the treatment of obstructive femoropopliteal peripheral arterial disease (PAD), especially in patients with large and calcified atherosclerotic plaques. The effect of directional atherectomy to the vascular wall compared to balloon angioplasty by optical coherence tomography (OCT) has not been previously described. We present the first case of OCT after directional atherectomy with SilverHawk followed by angiosculpt balloon angioplasty.

Keywords: Directional atherectomy; Optical coherence tomography; Peripheral arterial disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioplasty, Balloon*
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / surgery
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / therapy*
  • Atherectomy*
  • Femoral Artery / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence*
  • Treatment Outcome