Should Incidental Asymptomatic Angiographic Stenoses and Occlusions Be Treated in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease?

Asymptomatic peripheral angiographic stenoses and occlusions become symptomatic in one third of patients, necessitating treatment in 13.9% overall. Previous contralateral BKA and statin use were independent predictors of adverse outcome in this population. Close clinical follow-up and appropriate risk factor modification are recommended.