Intra-arterial injection of papaverine in the decision of balloon dilatation of the iliac arteries.
In patients with low degree stenoses of the iliofemoral arteries, a discrepancy can occur between the clinical complaints and the severity of the angiographic lesions. Intra-arterial injection of 20 mg of papaverine by mimicking the need for augmented blood supply during exercise will help to objectify the clinical importance of a stenosis. Therefore, it will be of help in the decision of balloon dilatation of low-degree lesions.
Peene
P T
PT
Department of Radiology, University Hospitals K.U. Leuven.
Wilms
G E
GE
Nevelsteen
A
A
Vermylen
J
J
Baert
A L
AL
D002404:Catheterization; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial; D008875:Middle Aged; D010208:Papaverine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011859:Radiography
D010208:Papaverine