Vein Treatment Articles & Analysis
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As the most advanced stage of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is associated with a high risk of lower-limb loss and mortality. Percutaneous deep vein arterialization (pDVA) is a promising new treatment alternative for CLTI patients who cannot be treated with conventional revascularization techniques. ...
Amplifi system blood flow was measured continuously, and contrast venography was performed periodically to measure vein diameter. Pump speed was increased during treatment to maintain wall shear stress of approximately 4 Pa in the treated veins. After treatment, an AVF was created with a treated vein, and an ...