Dr Michele Antonello (University of Padua, Padua, IT) discusses The case for treating iliac occlusion with a covered device - Early experience with new balloon-expandable endoprosthesis.

Questions :

1. In which cases would you use a BEC compared to a BMS?
2. What are the advantages of using BECs compared to bare metal stents?
3.What data supports the use of VBX Stents in iliac artery disease?
4. What questions remain unanswered that require further research in these patients; and with these technologies?

Interviewer: Mirjam Boros
Videographer: Mike Knight