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systemssuchasthePioneercatheter(Medtronic,Inc.,Minneapolis,MN)orOutbackLTDreentrycatheter (CordisCorporation).
E. The Pioneer catheter is a device platform in which a curved needle is deployed under IVUS
guidance.IntimalpunctureisperformedunderdirectIVUSimaging,anddependingonthethicknessofthe subintimalflap,theoperatorcouldadjustthedepthoftheneedlepuncture.Theneedletraversestheintima andplaqueintothetruelumen,andawireisadvancedthroughthisneedletothetruelumen(Fig.9.1).
FIGURE9.1 Intravascularultrasound(IVUS)imagewithPioneercatheterinsubintimalspace.
F.ReentrywiththeOutbackcatheterisperformedbyfluoroscopy-guidedalignmentofmarkersonthe
catheterthatindicatesthelocationofthereentrycannula.“L”and“T”markersareusedtodefinewhen the catheter was positioned in a perpendicular or inline plane of the needle, respectively. Through imagingintwo orthogonalviews,theorientationisconfirmedtoensurethedeliverycatheter entersthe truelumen.
G.InastudybyJacobsetal,requirementfor reentrydevices was morefrequent withiliac chronic
totalocclusions(CTOs),incomparisonwithfemoralCTOs(34%vs26%).However,therewasa100% successrateinreentrywith the PioneerorOutback reentrycatheters.Therewerenocasesofbleeding fromtheneedledeploymentsiteorotherreentry-relatedcomplications.
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VIII.AngioplastyandStentPlacement
A.Stentingofiliacarterydiseaseiscurrentlystandardofpractice.However,iftreatmentwithballoon
angioplastyisundertakenforTASCAandBlesionsoftheexternaliliacartery,angiographyinmultiple views must be performedtoexclude dissectionfollowing balloonangioplasty.Furthermore, aresidual
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hemodynamic gradient greater than 10 mm Hg at rest or following arterial vasodilator administration warrantsstentplacement.
B.Severalstudieshaveexaminedtheresultsofprimarystentplacementversusselectivestentplacement
followingangioplastyiniliacdisease.
1. Inthe DutchIliac Stent Trial, 279 patientswith >50% iliac stenosis mostly due to TASC A andB
lesions were randomized to direct stent placement versus primary angioplasty with selective stent placementincaseofaresidualgradient>10mmHg. Almost43%ofpatientsingroup 2 underwent selective stentplacement. Theprimary endpoint, which was clinical success defined by improvement in Fontaine category, was significantly better in the selective stent group. (Hazard ratio, 0 0.8; 95% confidence limits: 0.6, 1.0.) However,long-term(5­8year)patencyratesweresimilarbetweenthesetwogroups.
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2.ConsideringendovascularinterventionofTASCCandDiliac lesions, currentdataoverwhelmingly
support primary stenting.The Stents versusAngioplasty… of the Treatment of Iliac ArteryOcclusions (STAG) trial randomized 112 patients to percutaneous transluminal angioplasty or primary stent placement. Technical success was higherintheprimarystentgroup(98%vs 84%), andcomplications werelessfrequent.(5%vs20%)
3.Ameta-analysisof16studieswithatotalof958patientswhounderwentendovasculartreatmentfor
TASCCorDaortoiliacdiseasefoundbetterpatencyratesforprimarystentingincomparisontoselective stenting.
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C.Endovascular Interventions for AIODUnfortunately most data on endovascular interventions for
AIOD are not analyzed according to the involved segment. From an anatomical and hemodynamic standpointtheaortic,commoniliac,andexternaliliacsegmentsdiffersignificantly.Aorticandcommon iliacarteriesarestraight,relativelyimmobile,large,andcalcified.Theexternaliliacarteryissmallerin diameterandhasatortuouscourse.Itisalsoexposedtoexternalforcesduringthemovementofthehip joint.
D.Lesions
1. As lesions of the infrarenal aorta and common iliac arteries are short and usually calcified,
balloon-expandablestentsareused.Theballoon-expandablestentsoftenmadefromstainlesssteelhave adequate radial strength to hold a calcified lesion expanded. Ease of precise positioning during stent deploymentaddsvaluetousingthesestentsintheaorticandcommoniliacpositions.
2. Lesions of the descending aorta are seldom isolated and more frequently involves the iliac
bifurcationandcommoniliacarteries.
3.Isolatedaorticlesionscanbetreatedwithunilateralfemoralaccess.Oncethelesioniscrossedwitha
low-profilehydrophilicwire andback-upcatheter,astiff 0.35 ″wire suchanAmplatzsuperstiff wire (Boston Scientific) is advanced through the backup catheter. A 12-14 mm stent is used dependingon patient characteristics.IVUSexaminationcouldbe undertakentoaid withsizingof the stentfollowing whichballoon-expandablestentisrecommended.
4. Lesions of the aortic bifurcation or bilateral common iliac arteries require bilateral common
femoralaccess.Oncethelesionsarecrossed,balloondilatationcouldbeperformedwithalow-profile 4-5 mm compliant balloon. This would allow for the sheaths to be advanced across the iliac artery lesions.Thisstepminimizestheriskofstentdislodgementwithinthecalcifiedvessel.Useofsheathswith radiopaque markers at thetip suchas the Vista brite tip (Cordis) is advantageous. Next thestents are advancedwithinthesheathacrossthelesionsbilaterally,andthesheathsareretractedwiththestentsheld inplace.Simultaneousballoonexpansionisundertakenforsymmetricdeploymentofsimultaneouskissing stents.Asignificantdisadvantageofplacingsimultaneouskissingstentsis theinabilitytoeasilyaccess
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the contralateral leg by crossover of the bifurcationfor future interventionsnecessitating anantegrade commonfemoralorbrachialaccess.
5.Withisolatedostialiliaclesions,whicharelessthan5mmfromthebifurcation,simultaneouskissing
stentsshouldbeconsideredtominimizetheriskofcontralateraliliacocclusionowingtoplaqueshiftand deformationofthearchitectureofthebifurcation.
6. When stent placement of proximal common iliac lesions more than 5 mm from the ostium is
undertaken, simultaneous low-pressure balloon expansion of the contralateral common iliac is recommendedtoreducetheriskofembolizationanddisplacementofthebifurcation.
7. Aortoiliac lesions are more commonly associated with thrombus formation in comparison with
femoral disease. The operator wouldhavea reasonable suspicionof thrombotic occlusions,if a wire crosses the lesion with ease. This could be managed in several ways. The intervention could be completed following several hours ofcatheter-assisted thrombolysis. Covered stents can be placed to minimizeembolization.
E.Occlusionsoftheexternaliliacarteryareroutinelystentedwithself-expandingnitinolstentsowingto
theexternalforcesduringhipjointmovement.Nitinolhasavaluablefeatureofthermalshapememoryand superelasticity,duetowhichthestentreturnstotheoriginalshapeafterseveredeformation.Furthermore, itsability toadapttothe tortuouspathofa vesselreducestheriskofdissectionandperforation inthe externaliliacarteries.
IX.Patency
ExaminingtheTable9.1,itisshownthatiliacstentplacementhasa greaterthan95%successrateand primarypatencyaround90%and85%at1-3years,respectively.
Table9.1
PatencyRatesforAortoiliacStentinginTASCClassA–DLesions
Study Year No.ofPatients SuccessRate PrimaryPatency Uher
2
2002 77 70%(3y)
Leville
3
2006 92 91% 76%(3y)
Kashyap
4
2008 86 100% 74%(3y)
Higashiura52009 216 93%(3y)
91%(5y)
Koizumi
6
2009 296 96% 88%(3y)
84%(5y)
Jaff
7
2010 151 91%(2y)
Ichihashi
8
2011 533 100% 90%(1y)
83%(5y)
Soga
9
2012 2601 98% 92.5%(1y)
83%(3y)
deDonato102013 147 100% 93%(1y)
88%(2y)
X.Complications
A.Ruptures
1. The most catastrophic complication of endovascular intervention of AIOD remains to be vessel
rupture.Suddencomplainsofsignificantpainandhemodynamiccompromisearestrongwarningsignsof
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rupture.Immediateinjectionisperformedtoidentifythesiteoftheperforation,andaballoonisexpanded acrossthesite.Acoveredstentiscalledfor,andrapidresuscitationshouldbeundertaken.Ifthecurrent sheathdoesnotallowfordeliveryofacoveredstent,contralateralfemoralaccessshouldbeobtainedand a balloon advanced proximal to the perforation. While this balloon is inflated, the sheath can be exchangedwithaviewtodeliverthecoveredstentthroughtheoriginalaccesssite.Althoughreversalof anticoagulationisundertakeninthissituation,inourinstitutionwedonotroutinelyuseanticoagulationfor nonthromboticaortoilicinterventions.
2.Ruptureisrelativelyrare inAIOD.Ina studyincluding657iliacinterventions,therateofrupture
was0.8%.
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3. Factors predisposing to rupture include calcified vessels, occluded vessels, oversized balloons,
recentendarterectomy,chronicsteroidtherapy,diabetesmellitus,femalegender,andexternaliliacartery lesions.
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ClinicalPearl
Beforeundertakingsuch an intervention, each operator should ensure equipment for bail out is availableontheshelf,asimmediateinterventionislifesavinginaortoiliacrupture.
B.ArterialDissectioncanalsooccurduringinterventioninAIOD.Asnotedabove,carefulevaluation
of final angiography in multiple views is undertaken to ensure a dissection flap is not missed. A dissection could be treated by prolonged balloon inflation across the dissection or by stenting in the settingofaflow-limitingdissection.
C. When significant distal embolization occurs maintaining anticoagulation, performing aspiration
thrombectomy with manual aspiration or mechanical aspiration such as the Angiojet device (Boston Scientific,Marlborough,MA,USA)isthecornerstoneofmanagement.Inthesettingofalargethrombus, burden delivery of focal thrombolysis (10 mg of intraarterial tissue plasminogen activator) could be considered.Freshthromboticlesionsthatareresistanttoabovetherapymayrequireballoonangioplasty oropenthrombectomy.
D.AcuteStentMisadventuresduringiliacinterventionincludestentdislodgementbeforedeployment,
embolizationandmigration,andcompressionofthecontralateraliliacartery.Advancingasheathbeyond the lesion before advancing the stent could minimize stent dislodgement. Embolization and migration occurinseverelycalcifiedlesionswiththestentsusuallymigratingawayfromcalcifiedsegments.Hence understanding the lesion and applying gentle forward or backward pressure duringdeploymentonthe stentshafttowardthecalcifiedareaofthelesionhelpstoreducethiscomplication.Intheeventofstent embolization,retrievalcouldbeattemptedbysnaringthestent.
ClinicalPearl
Inanticipationofcompressionofthecontralateralartery,low-pressureballooninflationorkissing stentdeploymentisnecessary.
E.Latecomplicationsincludestentthrombosisandpseudoaneurysmformation.
1.Stentthrombosisisduetoamechanicalreason,whichoftenisduetoanunrecognizededgedissection
or poor distal runoff. Treatment with overnight thrombolytic infusion and endovascular of the flow limitation is the least complicated approach. However, if distal disease was not amenable to endovasculartherapy,surgicalrevascularizationwouldbeundertaken.
2.Psuedoaneurysmformationisoftenduetoprogressionofadissectionatthetreatmentsite,whichwas
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notseenatthetimeoftheprocedure.Thiscouldbetreatedwithanendovascularstentgraftintheabsence ofinfection.
XI.Follow-Up
A.Medical Therapy following intervention forAIOD usually includes aspirinfor life and a second
antiplateletsuchasclopidogrel,prasugrel,orticagrelorfor1month.Aggressiveriskfactormanagement for cardiovascular disease is undertaken with treatment for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.Smokingcessationisstronglyencouraged,andwalkingprogramsareinitiated.
B.PatientswithAIODshouldbefollowedatregularintervals.Inourinstitution,weevaluatepatientsat
1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month intervals by clinical and ultrasound evaluation. In the event of significant restenosis being noted, revascularization is recommended, as revascularization during restenosis is simplerthantreatingcompleteocclusion.
XII.Summary
AIODisreadilytreatablebyendovascularmethods,whichshouldbe consideredasfirst-linetreatment. The success rates and patency are high. The complexity of the lesion may dictate access site and equipment needed. Each operator should be well versed in possible complications and bail out techniques in endovascular treatment of AIOD. Patients with aortoiliac disease are followed up to evaluateforclinicalandultrasoundevidenceofrestenosisandaggressivetreatmentofriskfactors.
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C H A P T E R  1 0
EndovascularInterventionsinSuperficial FemoralArteryDisease
Qurat-ul-AiniJelaniMD
SasankaJayasuriyaMBBS,FACC,FASE,RPVI,FSCAI
CarlosMenaMD,FACC,FSCAI
I.Introduction
II.ClinicalAssessmentofPeripheralArterialDiseaseinPatientsWithSuperficialFemoralArteryDisease
A.PatientsatRiskforPeripheralArterialDisease
B.Examination
C.RevascularizationConsiderations
III.MedicalTherapyforPatientsWithPeripheralArterialDisease
A.ExercisePrograms
B.Pharmacotherapy
C.SmokingCessation
IV.InterventionsforPatientsWithPeripheralArterialDisease
A.PrinciplesofCatheter-BasedInterventions
B.OverviewofGuidelines
C.VascularAccess
D.LesionCrossing
E.PercutaneousTransluminalAngioplastyforSuperficialFemoralArteryDisease
F.PercutaneousTransluminalAngioplastyforSuperficialFemoralArteryDiseaseWithDrug-CoatedBalloons
G.TrialsComparingtheUseofDrug-CoatedBalloonWithPercutaneousTransluminalAngioplastyinSuperficialFemoral Artery/FemoropoplitealDisease
V.StentinginSuperficialFemoralArtery
A.BareMetalStents
B.BareMetalStentStudiesandTrials
C.Polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE)-CoveredStents
D.Drug-ElutingStentStudiesandTrials
VI.ClinicalTrialUpdateinSuperficialFemoralArteryDisease
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A.Follow-Up
B.ACC/AHARecommendations
VII.Summary
KeyPoints
Asaresultofmultipledynamicstressors,theSFAisthemostcommonsiteofinvolvement
ofatheroscleroticarterialdiseaseinpatientswithPAD.
Patientspresentingwithintermittentclaudicationshouldbetreatedwithoptimalmedical
therapy,interventionforsmokingcessation,andasupervisedexercisewalkingprogram.
Patientswithongoingsymptomsinspiteofabovetherapyandpatientspresentingwith
criticallimbischemiaareofferedendovascularoropensurgicalrevascularization.
Percutaneoustransluminalangioplastywithplainordrug-coatedballoonsandstentingwith
baremetalstents,drug-elutingstents,orstentgraftsareendovasculartreatmentoptionsin patientswithfemoropoplitealdisease.
I.Introduction
Thesuperficialfemoralartery(SFA)isthemostcommonsiteofinvolvementofatheroscleroticarterial disease resulting in claudication in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The SFA and the contiguous popliteal artery constitute the femoropopliteal (FP) segment which is extremely long and exposed to external compression. The SFA is exposed to multiple anatomic and dynamic challenges. There is 13% shortening of the SFA between supine and fetal positions.1 Additionally there are 60degreesofSFAtorsionproducedbysimultaneouskneeandhipflexion.1While thesecharacteristics makeitchallengingtotreatFPdisease,FPinvolvementoccursin20%-40%ofpatientswithcriticallimb ischemia(CLI)andremainsthemostcommonlocationofdiseaseinpatientspresentingwithclaudication.
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TheseverityofsymptomsfromSFAdiseasevaryconsiderably,basedontheextentofcollateralization
from the profundal femoral artery. The optimal treatment of SFA disease in patients with intermittent claudicationremainsamatterofcontinuingdebate.Inthelastdecade,endovasculartreatment(EVT)of infrainguinal disease has been readilyadopted as an alternative to openbypass surgery. Percutaneous transluminalangioplasty(PTA)andstentingarethemostcommonlyusedEVToptionsforTASC(Trans­AtlanticInter-SocietyConsensus)typeAandBlesions.
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Withtheadventofadvancedtechniquessuchas
subintimalangioplasty,advanceddevicessuch asthoseenablingreentry,availabilityofmechanicaland laseratherectomy,eventypeCandDlesionsarebeingsuccessfullytreated.5Inmostcases,endovascular procedures are also well tolerated, requiring short hospital stays, and result inrapid recovery.6 The revised Trans-Atlantic Intersociety Consensus document3 and the American Heart Association
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guidelinesrecommendtheuseofEVTasfirst-linetreatmentforpatientswithfocalandmoderatedisease. Open bypass is recommendedfor diffusedisease or long segment total occlusions.After failure of an exerciseprogramandoptimizationofmedicaltherapy,EVTmaybeconsidered.Asthedataforthelong­term efficacy of EVT versus open surgical bypass are limited, treatment approach should be individualizedandshouldtakeintoaccountbothpatientandproceduralrisks.
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II.ClinicalAssessmentofPeripheralArterialDiseasein PatientsWithSuperficialFemoralArteryDisease
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A.PatientsatRiskforPeripheralArterialDisease
1.PatientsatincreasedriskofPADincludingSFAdiseaseincludeindividuals>65yearsofage,patient
betweenage50and64yearswithriskfactorsforPAD(ie,diabetesmellitus[DM],historyofsmoking, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension [HTN]), individuals with known atherosclerotic disease in another vascularterritory(eg,coronary,carotid,subclavian,renaletc).
2.Claudication
a. ThemajorityofpatientswithconfirmedPADdonothavetypicalclaudicationandmayeitherhave
non–joint-relatedsymptoms(atypicalsymptoms)orareasymptomatic.
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b. Claudication isaclassicmanifestationofPADandis definedasfatigue,discomfort,cramping,or
pain of vascular origin in the muscles of the lower extremities that is consistently induced by exerciseandconsistentlyrelievedbyrest(within10min).
3.CriticalLimbIschemia
MoreadvancedPADmaymanifestascriticallimbischemia(CLI)whichisdefinedaschronic(>2wk) ischemicrestpainwithnonhealingwounds/ulcersorgangreneinoneorbothlegs.
B.Examination
1. Examination of patients with PAD include pulse palpation, auscultation for femoral bruits, and
inspectionofthelowerextremitiesincludingfeet.
2. Abnormal physical examinationfindings may includediminished pulses, vascular bruit,nonhealing
wounds/gangrene,andsoforth.
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a. Abnormalphysicalfindingsshouldbeconfirmedwithdiagnostictesting.
b. Anklebrachialindex(ABI)isgenerallytheinitialtestofchoice.
i. TherestingABI is a simple, noninvasive test thatis usually obtainedbymeasuring systolic
bloodpressureatthebrachialarteries,dorsalispedis(DP),andposteriortibial(PT)arteriesin the supine position. ABIis calculatedfor both legsbydividing the higher of the DP or PT pressurebythehigheroftherightorleftarmbloodpressure.
ii. Segmental lowerextremity bloodpressuresandpulsevolumerecordingsare oftenperformed
alongwithABIswhichmaybeusedtolocalizeanatomicsegmentsofdisease.
iii. AnormalABIisbetween1.00and1.40.11AnABI0.90demonstrates90%sensitivityand95%
specificityforPADandistheacceptedthresholdfordiagnosis.Valuesbetween0.91and1.00 areconsidered borderline;however,thecardiovasculareventrateforanABIinthisrangeis increasedby10%-20%.
iv. Atlevels>1.40,theidentificationofPADisnot accuratebecause of the presenceofarterial
calcificationandnoncompressibilityofthebloodvessels.
v. DependingonrestingABIvalues, additionalphysiologictesting may be consideredincluding
exercise treadmill ABI testing, measurement of toe brachial index (TBI), and perfusion assessmentbytranscutaneousoxygenpressure(TcPO2)orskinperfusionpressure(SPP).
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vi. TBI is used to establish diagnosis of PAD in the setting of noncompressible arteries (ABI
>1.40)andmaybeusedinpatientswithsuspectedCLI.
vii. An abnormalABI is consistently relatedwith the presence ofcoronaryandcerebrovascular
disease.
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In addition, it remains a predictor of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity
independent of clinical risk prediction scores such as the Framingham risk score, coronary calciumscore,andcarotidarteryintimalmedialthickness.
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C.RevascularizationConsiderations
Inpatientsinwhomrevascularizationisbeingconsidered,anatomicimagingmaybeperformedincluding duplex ultrasound, computed tomography angiography (CTA), or magnetic resonance angiography.
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Duplex ultrasonography is easily accessible, inexpensive, and especiallyuseful inpatients with renal failure;however,ithaslimitedsensitivityformultilevelstenosisandincalcifiedvessels.CTAandMRA bothallow rapid acquisitionofa high-resolution,three-dimensionalroadmapofthe peripheral arterial tree.However,theuseofCTAis limitedbyexposuretobothiodinatedcontrastandionizingradiation. MRA is associated with increased risk of nephrogenic systemic sclerosis in patients with advanced diseasereceivinggadolinium.
III.MedicalTherapyforPatientsWithPeripheralArterial Disease
A.ExercisePrograms
AllpatientswithPADshouldreceiveguideline-directedmedicaltherapyincludingastructuredexercise program. Treatment should be aimed at limb-related outcomes including improving claudication symptomsandpreventingCLIandamputation.Oneofthegoalsofmedicaltreatmentistopreventmajor adverse cardiovascular events includingmyocardial infarction(MI), stroke, and cardiovascular death. PatientswithPADcontinuetobeundertreated
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despitethebenefitsofmultifactorialriskreductionin
thispatientpopulation.
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B.Pharmacotherapy
Pharmacotherapy for patients with PAD includes antiplatelets and statins and is further tailored to individual risk factors. Exercise training has beena mainstay of treatment for symptomatic PAD,
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modifying several pathophysiological mechanisms including improved skeletal muscle metabolism, endothelial function, and gaitabnormalities.22A 12-weekinterventionofsupervisedexercise program improvesexerciseprogramandqualityoflifeinPAD.20Intrialswithfollow-uprangingfrom18months to7years,
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apersistentbenefitofsupervised exercise hasbeendemonstrated.Supervised exercise
programhasanexcellentsafetyprofileinpatientsscreenedforabsolutecontraindicationtoexercisesuch asexercise-limitingcardiovasculardisease,amputationorwheelchairconfinement.
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C.SmokingCessation
Smoking remains a major risk factor for the developmentandprogressionof PAD.In a study of 739 patients undergoing lower extremity angiography, 28% were active smokers. Those who quit and continuedtoabstainhadasignificantlylower5-yearmortalityandimprovedamputation-freesurvival.
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Discontinuationofsmokingisthemostimportantlifestylemodificationinpreventingamputation,CLI,and
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