True statements about percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of peripheral vascular lesions include which of the following?
A. PTA of iliac lesions is more often successful than PTA of femoral artery lesions.
B. PTA of iliac occlusions produces results similar to PTA of iliac artery stenoses.
C. PTA of infrapopliteal occlusive disease is associated with an increased rate of vasospasm, which can cause thrombosis.
D. A short, singular arterial stenosis is the optimal situation for a successful angioplasty.
Answer:A
True statements about percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of peripheral vascular lesions include which of the following?
A. PTA of iliac lesions is more often successful than PTA of femoral artery lesions. B. PTA of iliac occlusions produces results similar to PTA of iliac artery stenoses. C. PTA of infrapopliteal occlusive disease is associated with an increased rate of vasospasm, which can cause thrombosis. D. A short, singular arterial stenosis is the optimal situation for a successful angioplasty.