Vascular Inflammation and Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty of the Femoropopliteal Artery: Association with Restenosis

Abstract

The extent of vascular inflammation as measured by means of acute-phase reactants before and after PTA of the femoropopliteal artery is associated with 6-month restenosis. Baseline and 48-hour CRP levels were independent predictors of postangioplasty outcome.