"We can’t wait for patients to become symptomatic or have their ankle-brachial index drop. We have to follow patients closely with duplex ultrasound," after SFA revascularization, Dr. Saxon said.
The VIPER trial was sponsored by W.L. Gore. Dr. Saxon disclosed ties with W.L. Gore, Cook, Lutonix, Concentric Medical, Vascular Resources, Abbott Vascular, and Reva Medical. Dr. Ansel disclosed ties with Abbott Vascular, Boston Scientific, Access Closure, Angioslide, Arsenal Medical, Atheromed, Atrium Medical, Bard, and Biocardia.