Angioplasty with or without Stent Placement in the Brachiocephalic Artery: Feasible and Durable? A Retrospective Cohort Study

PTA with or without stent placement in a stenotic or occlusive brachiocephalic artery is a procedure of tolerable safety with a high initial success rate; however, only moderately rewarding results were obtained after 2 years. Selective stent placement probably improves long-term success. Primary PTA with selective stent placement in an atherosclerotic obstructive brachiocephalic artery should be considered the preferred treatment option.