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Review
. 2009 Aug;21(8):418-22.

Clinical insights into the use of embolic protection devices during lower extremity peripheral vascular interventions

David E Allie  1 , Agostino Ingraldi, Raghotham R Patlola, Chris J Hebert, Craig M Walker
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  • PMID: 19652258
Review

Clinical insights into the use of embolic protection devices during lower extremity peripheral vascular interventions

David E Allie et al. J Invasive Cardiol. 2009 Aug.

Abstract

The use of embolic protection devices (EPD) during lower extremity peripheral vascular interventions (PVI) remains controversial. We examine the current data and present our Louisiana experience with discussions regarding the unresolved issues surrounding the use of EPD during lower extremity PVI.

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