Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the middle-term results of endovascular treatment for Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society (TASC) II D femoropopliteal arterial disease in elderly patients with ulcer and gangrene.
Highlights
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem, caused by narrowed arteries, resulting in atherosclerotic obstructions in the major conduit arteries [1]
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI), color Doppler ultrasound and arterial imaging were performed in all patients
Clinical diagnosis of PAD refers to the guideline [4], and the severity of the diseases was based on fontaine stages
Summary
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem, caused by narrowed arteries, resulting in atherosclerotic obstructions in the major conduit arteries [1]. As the main manifestation of severe ischemia, seriously affects the quality of life of elderly patients and increases the social and economic burden [3]. The incidence rate of PAD is about 3%-10% and can increase to 15%-20% in the elder people over 70 years [4]. Severe PAD cases with ulcers or gangrene have to be amputated or even died. Surgery is the first choice for severe PAD patients. For the choice of treatment strategy, patients with life expectancy >2 years underwent open surgery, while patients with life expectancy
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