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. 2017 May;12(1):31-35.
doi: 10.15420/icr.2016:23:2.

Use of Embolic Protection Devices in Peripheral Interventions

Martin G Radvany  1
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Use of Embolic Protection Devices in Peripheral Interventions

Martin G Radvany. Interv Cardiol. 2017 May.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Embolic protection devices; carotid intervention; distal embolisation; peripheral vascular intervention; vertebral intervention.

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Disclosure: MGR has sat on a medical advisory board for Globus Medical.

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Figure 1:
Figure 1:. Carotid Stenting for Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis
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Figure 2:. Approaches Used to Reduce Distal Embolisation During Carotid Stenting
Figure 3:
Figure 3:. The PercuSurge Guardwire
Figure 4:
Figure 4:. The SpiderFX (Medtronic)
Figure 5:
Figure 5:. The Mo.Ma Ultra Proximal Cerebral Protection Device (Medtronic)
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