Non-invasive Flow Measurements in Patients With Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (LEAD)

Non-invasive Flow Measurements in Patients With Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (LEAD)

This concerns a study with patients who will undergo endovascular treatment. Blood flow will be measured by 2D Duplex Ultrasound. Contrast data will be collected that will be processed offline.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients referred to the vascular surgery outpatient clinic (LUMC) with PAD
• Age ≥18 years
• Superficial femoral artery (SFA) stenosis (>70% occluded)
• Elective for a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty procedure
• Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contraindications to angiography, such as severe renal insufficiency (eGFR< 20)
• Non-correctable bleeding disorder.