Femoral Artery
Peripheral stent beneficial in common femoral artery stenosis at 2 years
LAS VEGAS — A repuncturable vascular mimetic peripheral stent system was safe and effective at 2 years in patients with common femoral artery disease, according to new data from the VMI-CFA study.
Mortality signal from paclitaxel-coated devices persists, but cause remains elusive
SAN FRANCISCO — Analyses continue to show a long-term mortality risk associated with paclitaxel-coated devices in patients with peripheral artery disease, but investigators are no closer to determining a cause, according to members of a panel convened at TCT 2019.
Stent thrombosis somewhat common after SFA revascularization
Part of the Healio Network
Traube Sign
In severe aortic valve regurgitation, Traube’s sign refers to systolic and diastolic “pistol shot” sounds heard while auscultating over the femoral artery.
Part of the Healio Network
Duroziez's Sign
In severe aortic regurgitation, gradual pressure over the femoral artery leads to a systolic and diastolic bruit.