Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) ... Typically, the first test they order is a duplex ultrasound (DUS). This helps evaluate the flow of blood through the arteries and veins.

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is an anomaly resulting in symptomatic extrinsic compression of the popliteal artery by the surrounding musculotendinous structures; most frequently the ...

We found ultrasound-guided access was safe and effective regardless of the arterial bed and approach, ... Target lesion CTO of SFA/popliteal artery crossed with 0.018-in crossing catheter.

For the Endovascular Treatment of Atherosclerotic Popliteal Artery Lesions (ETAP) trial, Thomas Zeller, MD, of Universitäts-Herzzentrum Freiburg Bad Krozingen, Germany, and colleagues from nine ...

A study found that a nitinol stent performed better than balloon angioplasty alone in treating blockages of the popliteal artery, which runs through the leg behind the knee. Results of the ETAP ...

She underwent a bypass surgery, which rerouted blood flow through the popliteal artery. But while recovering, Prindle realized something was wrong. "I was just experiencing more pain than ever.