Drug-Coated Devices for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Andrew Farb, Misti Malone, William H. Maisel
Abstract
Recent analyses provide reassurance about using paclitaxel-coated devices in patients with peripheral arterial disease, but the FDA believes that clinical studies of these devices should continue and should collect long-term mortality data.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineArterial diseasePeripheralPaclitaxelDrugDiseaseIntensive care medicineInternal medicineVascular diseasePharmacologyChemotherapyPeripheral Artery Disease ManagementCerebrovascular and Carotid Artery DiseasesAntiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases