Use of Embolic Protection Devices in Peripheral Interventions

The use of embolic protection devices (EPDs) when treating coronary saphenous vein bypass grafts, performing carotid arterial stenting and treating acute coronary syndromes is well accepted. We will review currently available devices and approaches to reduce distal embolisation, first discussing the...

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Published in:Interventional cardiology (London) 2017-05, Vol.12 (1), p.31-35
Main Author: Radvany, Martin G
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The use of embolic protection devices (EPDs) when treating coronary saphenous vein bypass grafts, performing carotid arterial stenting and treating acute coronary syndromes is well accepted. We will review currently available devices and approaches to reduce distal embolisation, first discussing their uses in carotid interventions and then in vertebral and peripheral vascular interventions.
ISSN:1756-1477
1756-1477
DOI:10.15420/icr.2016:23:2