Advantages of PTA, as compared with surgical revascularization, include which of the following?
A. Decreased initial cost, shorter convalescence, and earlier return to full activity.
B. Because PTA is performed under local anesthesia, it is applicable to a greater number of patients with peripheral vascular disease.
C. PTA is more durable and requires fewer subsequent procedures.
D. Repeat PTA is well-tolerated, morbidity is equivalent to that for the initial procedure, and success rates are comparable to those expected with the initial procedure.
Answer:A
Advantages of PTA, as compared with surgical revascularization, include which of the following?
A. Decreased initial cost, shorter convalescence, and earlier return to full activity. B. Because PTA is performed under local anesthesia, it is applicable to a greater number of patients with peripheral vascular disease. C. PTA is more durable and requires fewer subsequent procedures. D. Repeat PTA is well-tolerated, morbidity is equivalent to that for the initial procedure, and success rates are comparable to those expected with the initial procedure.