Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation NIHR HSRIC. Lithoplasty® balloon catheter for peripheral arterial disease. Birmingham: NIHR Horizon Scanning Research&Intelligence Centre. Horizon Scanning Review. 2015 Authors' objectives The Lithoplasty® balloon catheter is a device to treat a common condition where there is a build-up of fatty substances on the walls of blood vessels in the legs, which reduces blood flow. Lithoplasty® is a long tube called a catheter and an attached balloon, which are inserted into the groin. The catheter vibrates to break up the fatty substances, then the balloon is blown up to open up the vessel and increase blood flow to the legs and feet. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Humans; Peripheral Arterial Disease; Urinary Catheters Language Published English Country of organisation England English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence NIHR Horizon Scanning Research&Intelligence Centre, University of Birmingham, Institute of Applied Health Research, Public Health building, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT
Tel: 0121 414 9077 Email: nihrhsc@contacts.bham.ac.uk AccessionNumber 32016000461 Date abstract record published 08/03/2016 |