Complex Peripheral Vascular Interventions-BTK Scaffolds: Have DRS Changed Our Approach or has the Fad Worn Off? Dr. Sahil A. Parikh

BTK Scaffolds: Have DRS Changed Our Approach or has the Fad Worn Off? Dr. Sahil A. Parikh

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The discussion focused on drug-eluting bioresorbable scaffolds for below-the-knee (BTK) interventions, highlighting their developmental history, advantages over traditional methods, and their promising trial results. These scaffolds, which are designed to treat effectively and then dissolve, have shown significant efficacy in maintaining vessel patency and limb salvage, especially inspired by early successful cases in Australia. New technologies, like the Spree-BTK, R3, and Motiv ARIVA scaffolds, continue to improve, with ongoing trials demonstrating favorable outcomes. There’s increasing interest in their use, driven by their potential for durability and effectiveness in challenging patient populations.

Keywords

bioresorbable scaffolds

below-the-knee interventions

vessel patency

limb salvage

Spree-BTK