Iliac lesions were treated with angioplasty (Passeo 35; Biotronik) followed by implantation of balloon‐expandable stents (Dynamic; Biotronik). Femoropopliteal arteries were treated with angioplasty, followed by drug‐coated balloon treatment (Passeo‐Lux 18; Biotronik), and if necessary, with self‐expandable nitinol stents (Innova; Boston Scientific). Below the knee (BTK) crural vessels were primarily treated with angioplasty, followed if necessary by implantation of balloon‐expandable drug‐eluting stents (Xience; Abbott Vascular).
Because we commonly treat a high‐risk collective of patients with a remarkable proportion of cardiovascular risk factors at our department, no anesthesia is applied during the procedure and thereafter for patient safety. Standard local anesthesia is applied at the arterial access site with lidocaine.
Because we commonly treat a high‐risk collective of patients with a remarkable proportion of cardiovascular risk factors at our department, no anesthesia is applied during the procedure and thereafter for patient safety. Standard local anesthesia is applied at the arterial access site with lidocaine.