This is a prospective, multicenter, observational study designed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of the Ranger™ SL paclitaxel-coated balloon, a type of drug-coated balloon (DCB), in the treatment of below-the-knee (BTK) lesions in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) in China. All enrolled patients will be followed for six months. Patients diagnosed with CLTI who undergo treatment with the Ranger DCB will be included in the study. The primary outcome is the incidence of major adverse events (MAEs).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
700
Drug-coated balloon was used during the index procedure.
The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China
Major Adverse Events (MAEs)
Composite of target lesion revascularization (TLR), target limb amputation, and all-cause mortality.
Time frame: 1 month; 3 months; 6 months
Late Lumen Loss (LLL)
Late lumen loss at the target lesion, measured by Quantitative Vascular Angiography (QVA).
Time frame: 1 month; 3 months; 6 months
Postoperative Complications
Incidence of procedure-related adverse events, including arterial dissection, perforation, rupture, distal embolization, acute thrombosis, pseudoaneurysm, and hematoma formation.
Time frame: During procedure and hospitalization (up to 7 days post-procedure)
Quality of Life (QoL)
Assessed using the VascuQol-25 questionnaire, scored on a scale from 1 (worst) to 7 (best). Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) calculated by multiplying the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) index score by time spent in each health state.
Time frame: Baseline, 1 month; 3 months; 6 months
Rutherford Classification
Grading system (0-6) for evaluating the severity of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the lower extremities.
Time frame: Baseline, 1 month; 3 months; 6 months
Amputation-Free Survival (AFS)
Defined as survival without ipsilateral major amputation (above the ankle).
Time frame: 1 month; 3 months; 6 months
Limb Salvage
Freedom from major (above-ankle) amputation in the target limb.
Time frame: 1 month; 3 months; 6 months
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