In the present report a score system is introduced with the aim of analysing routine angiographic images. The system consists of a vectorial score, which codes the pattern of occlusions, stenoses and plaques, and of an additive score describing the severity of the lesions visualised. The technique is suitable for computerised data analysis.

Arterial Occlusive Diseases↗

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Seldom indications for angioplasty.

Rare applications and localisations of angioplasty are presented. The technique, the primary results and the complications of angioplasty of the visceral arteries, the branches of the aortic arch, the aorta and the venous bypass graft are discussed. The angioplasty is also a good therapeutic principle in the treatment of obstructive arterial vascular disease in these arterial areas.

Angioplasty, Balloon↗

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Catheter-lysis: indications and primary results.

Catheter-lysis--local low-dose fibrinolytic therapy--extends the indication to catheter-treatment. Occlusions longer than 10 cm younger than 3 months may be treated by this method. This treatment is primarily indicated for Fontaine stage III/IV occlusions. The complication of acute embolism or acute reocclusion during routine angioplasty can be treated satisfactorily by catheter-lysis. The primary result of low-dose fibrinolysis depends on the clinical stage, peripheral outflow, age and length of the occlusion.

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Repeated percutaneous transluminal catheter-treatment. Primary results.

An advantage of angioplasty lies in the repeatability of this method in the same vascular section, if reobliteration or restenosis occur. In 154 patients second PTA was performed in 159 extremities, in 26 third and in 4 fourth PTA. The best results of repeated PTA were observed in stenoses, as well in the iliac region as in the femoro-popliteal section. Because a reocclusion has unfavorable chances for a renewed PTA it is advisable to watch the patients. As soon as the patient suffers of more claudication, a new angiography is to be performed. The results of repeated PTA in state IV are worse than in state II, third PTA had only pour chances. Therefore a repeated PTA more than twice especially in obliterations is hardly justifiable.

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Percutaneous dilatation of renal artery stenoses.

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