PTA of carotid, vertebral, and subclavian artery stenoses. An alternative to vascular surgery?

The current status of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the supra-aortic arteries is presented with a survey of the literature and personal experience. PTA was performed in 165 patients presenting occlusive lesions in the supra-aortic arteries. The good result obtained are presented and the conclusion is drawn that PTA is the preferred therapy in these cases.