Stenosis of which of the following vessels is associated with the highest patency rates following angioplasty or stenting?
Correct Answer: Iliac artery
Description: Angioplasty and stenting of the iliac vessels has a patency rate of 75% at 5 years; PTA and stenting of all other vessels has a much lower patency than bypass procedures. The FDA has only approved illiac artery stenting.
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