Assessment of Recurrence Patterns and Treatment Strategies for Reintervention after Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Angioplasty in Femoropopliteal Artery Diseases: Results of the ASTRA Study | Synapse
March 12, 2026Open Access
Assessment of Recurrence Patterns and Treatment Strategies for Reintervention after Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Angioplasty in Femoropopliteal Artery Diseases: Results of the ASTRA Study
Key Points
The aim is to evaluate recurrence patterns and the efficacy of treatment strategies following Paclitaxel-coated balloon angioplasty for femoropopliteal artery diseases.
Analyzed data from the ASTRA study
Examined treatment strategies after PCI therapy
Investigated association between reocclusion and re-recurrence
Reocclusion after PCB therapy correlated with increased re-recurrence rates
Treatment strategies had minimal impact on recurrence outcomes
Findings indicate a strong link between initial therapy failure and subsequent complications
Abstract
Reocclusion after PCB therapy was strongly associated with subsequent re-recurrence, including re-reocclusion, regardless of the retreatment strategy.