The effect of femoral and popliteal percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty on patients´ quality of life

Abstract

Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) is a prevalent atherosclerosis disorder characterized by limb pain on exertion, limb loss and a high mortality rate. Because of its chronic nature, it often has a negative impact on patients´quality of life (QOL).

Keywords

• Quality of life
• Balloon angioplasty
• Popliteal artery
• Femoral artery
• Atherosclerosis