Lumen Gain After Endovascular Therapy in <i>C</i>alcified Superficial Femoral Artery <i>O</i>cclusive <i>D</i>iseas<i>e</i> Assessed by Intravascular Ultrasound (CODE Study)

Abstract

IVUS evaluation of calcification in SFA lesions predicted lumen gain after EVT. Severe calcification in a ≥180° arc prevented successful dilation of the lesion with either plain balloon angioplasty or a nitinol stent. Accurate assessment of calcification patterns by IVUS is useful in maximizing the efficacy of endovascular therapy.