TECHNIQUES FOR ENDOVASCULAR RECANALIZATION OF SUPRAAORTIC TRUNKS

The supra-aortic arteries are no stranger to endovascular intervention s. Since the 1980s, interventionists have been evaluating and refining the use of transluminal techniques for recanalizing stenotic and occl usive lesions in these large-bore, high-flow vessels. The authors pres ent their methodologies for evaluating, selecting, and treating supra- aortic lesions with balloon angioplasty and stenting. Helpful suggesti ons are offered for optimizing the outcome of these endovascular appro aches to atherosclerotic occlusive disease in the supra-aortic trunks.