Endovascular treatment of the superficial femoral artery has a high initial success rate, but restenosis occurs in up to 60% of cases. While restoration of tissue perfusion is achieved, interventional strategies affect endothelial function. Endothelial dysfunction is the pathophysiologic principle involved in the initiation and progression of arteriosclerosis. The aim of this study is to determine the impact of endovascular strategies in the superficial femoral artery on local and systemic endothelial and vascular function.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
In case of drug coated balloon (DCB) there should be always a predilation of the lesion with a predefined ballon (180 sec, Passeo-18). Thus, no direct DCB will be conducted. All DCB lengths (40mm to 200 mm) and Diameters (3mm to 7mm) are eligible for the Trial as long as used in the superficial femoral artery (SFA)
In case of stent application there should be always a predilation of the lesion with a predefined ballon (180 sec, Passeo-18). In case of stenting there should be a strong effect on vasomotion of the treated vessel area. All Stent lengths (40mm to 200 mm) and Diameters (5mm to 7mm) are eligible for the trial as long as used in the superficial femoral artery (SFA)
University Hospital Essen
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
RECRUITINGlocal endothelial function
Change of endothelial function, assessed by the change in the vasodilatative reserve of the femoral artery (flow-mediated dilation = FMD)
Time frame: 6 months Follow Up
Systemic endothelial function
1.Change of endothelial function, assessed by the change in the vasodilatative reserve of the brachial artery (flow-mediated dilation = FMD)
Time frame: 6 months Follow Up
Vessel stiffness
Vascular stiffness determined through pulse wave velocity (PWV)
Time frame: 6 months Follow Up
Primary patency
determined through doppler ultrasound
Time frame: 6 months Follow Up
target lesion revascularization
freedom from Target Lesion Revascularization (FTLR) is defined as the Need for percutaneous or interventional revascularization
Time frame: 6 months Follow Up
ABI (Ankle Brachial Index)
Ankle Brachial Index assessed by Doppler
Time frame: 6 months Follow Up
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