Mitochondrial Function in Peripheral Arterial Disease

Depending on the exact morphology of the lesion, patients with short superficial femoral artery lesions (\<25 cm) will be subdivided into group 2A with endovascular treatment (percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with or without stenting) and patients with long superficial femoral artery lesions (\>25 cm) will be subdivided into group 2B with open surgical treatment (femoropopliteal bypass) .

Home-based monitored exercise training (walking), 3 times a week, monitored with log book and activity sensors.