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Semin intervent Radiol 2007; 24(2): 258-267
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-980047
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Subclavian and Vertebral Arterial Interventions

S. Müller-Hülsbeck1
  • 1Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Schleswig-Holstein-Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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12 June 2007 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Endovascular treatment of supra-aortic atherosclerotic arterial stenoses and occlusions using percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) and stent placement is an accepted first-choice procedure. Technical success, primary success, and midterm patency after PTA and stent placement for the treatment of stenosed or obstructed brachiocephalic arteries are promising and complication rates are low. Permanent miniaturization and device improvement makes treatment of atherosclerotic obstructive disease by endovascular means in brachial and cephalic arteries a safe procedure showing promising midterm patency rates.

KEYWORDS

Arteries - innominate; arteries - subclavian; carotid arteries - stenoses or obstruction; stents and prostheses; percutaneous transluminal angioplasty

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S. Müller-HülsbeckM.D. 

Professor of Radiology, Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Schleswig-Holstein-Campus Kiel

Arnold-Heller-Strasse 9, 24105 Kiel, Germany