title: Endovascular treatment of femoral-popliteal disease.
abstract: Available and improved options for the treatment of femoral-popliteal disease have increased over the last decade. Even though most patients suffering from claudication due to femoral-popliteal disease are treated with aggressive medical and noninvasive methods, patients with limb-threatening disease and severely lifestyle-limiting symptoms are treated with invasive treatments, which include endovascular treatment options. Unfortunately, the unique forces involved in this vascular segment have challenged the long-term patency and clinical effectiveness of these treatments. The purpose of this brief review is to discuss treatment strategies and options for patients with femoral-popliteal disease. Included in this discussion will be the review of data from recent published studies and late-breaking trials as it pertains to certain treatment strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Interventional Radiology, Baptist Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Miami, Florida.
authors.forename: Adam Ryan
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Geronemus
authors.forename: Constantino S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Peña