Study population
atherosclerotic steno-occlusive, stenosis
BLEEDING TENDENCY, LIMB ISCHEMIA, ARTERIAL DISEASE, STENOSIS
Eligible patients were adults with a significant atherosclerotic steno-occlusive lesion (≥ 50% diameter stenosis on angiography) of the FP artery. Patients were eligible for randomization after successful endovascular FP intervention (defined as < 30% residual stenosis on completion angiography) with adequate inflow and patent outflow. To achieve an adequate inflow and at least one patent below-the-knee (BTK) outflow, concomitant iliac procedures, and BTK procedures were permitted. Key exclusion criteria were known bleeding tendency, acute limb ischemia, inflammatory arterial disease, previous FP bypass or intervention on the same leg, or ongoing anticoagulation therapy. The inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the study protocol