Protocol of the evolution study: A prospective, multicenter, observational study evaluating the effect and health economics of endovascular treatment in patients with moderate and severe calcification of femoropopliteal artery.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Peripheral artery disease with calcification is extremely prevalent in the elderly. Due to the calcification, it requires a different clinical approach than the more common arteriosclerosis obliterans of the lower extremity. The introduction of novel technologies such as the drug-coated balloon, directional atherectomy, supera and drug-eluting stent has improved the prognosis of these patients. This study will contribute to the development of higher-quality evidence-based medicine for clinical treatment by assessing the quality of life (QOL), clinical treatment effect, and health economics of patients with calcification.

Method and analysis

The Evolution study is designed as a prospective, multicenter, observational, real-world study. From January 2021 to December

SUBMITTER: Pan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9622936 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature