Randomized Controlled Study of Excimer Laser Atherectomy for Treatment of Femoropopliteal In-Stent Restenosis

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Authors

Eric J. Dippel · Genesis Medical Center

Prakash Makam

Richard Kovach · Deborah Heart and Lung Center

Jon C. George · Deborah Heart and Lung Center

Raghotham Patlola · Hattiesburg Clinic

D. Christopher Metzger

Carlos Mena‐Hurtado · Yale University

Robert Beasley

Abstract

The EXCITE ISR trial is the first large, prospective, randomized study to demonstrate superiority of ELA + PTA versus PTA alone for treating femoropopliteal ISR. (Randomized Study of Laser and Balloon Angioplasty Versus Balloon Angioplasty to Treat Peripheral In-stent Restenosis [EXCITE ISR]; NCT01330628).

Topics & Keywords

Peripheral Artery Disease Management Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions

Volume 8, Issue 1, pp. 92-101

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2014.09.009

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