title: An update on methods for revascularization and expansion of the TASC lesion classification to include below-the-knee arteries: A supplement to the inter-society consensus for the management of peripheral arterial disease (TASC II): The TASC steering committee.
abstract: The Inter-Society Consensus for the Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease (TASC) guidelines were last updated in 2007 (TASC II) and represented the collaboration of international vascular specialties involved in the management of patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Since the publication of TASC II, there have been innovations in endovascular revascularization strategies for patients with PAD. The intent of this publication is to provide a complete anatomic lower limb TASC lesion classification, including the infrapopliteal segment, and an updated literature review of new endovascular techniques and practice patterns employed by vascular specialists today.
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Michael R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Jaff
authors.affiliation: The Ochsner Clinical School-University of Queensland, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: White
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, and CPC Clinical Research, Aurora, CO, USA.
authors.forename: William R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Hiatt
authors.affiliation: Centre for Population Health Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, UK.
authors.forename: Gerry R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Fowkes
authors.affiliation: St George's Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dormandy
authors.affiliation: St Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Mahmood
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Razavi
authors.affiliation: Academic Medical Center, University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Jim
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Reekers
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Norgren
mesh_terms: D054855:Drug-Eluting Stents; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007383:Intermittent Claudication / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D064887:Observational Studies as Topic; D058729:Peripheral Arterial Disease / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012955:Societies, Medical; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014654:Vascular Patency / Q000502:physiology; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*
keywords: angioplasty; arteries; claudication; critical limb ischemia; occlusion; peripheral artery disease; revascularization; stenosis; stents; surgery