Feasibility of carotid artery stenting with double cerebral embolic protection in high‐risk patients

ConclusionsIn our experience, in high‐risk patients with high‐risk lesions, the use of double EPD (proximal and distal) is safe and effective in minimizing the risk of cerebral embolization, but, to validate such a technique in wide range of patients, further studies are warranted. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - September 10, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ferdinando Varbella, Andrea Gagnor, Cristina Rolfo, Enrico Cerrato, Mario Bollati, Paolo Giay Pron, Massimo Hartwig, Sara Palacio Restrepo, Monica Reggiani, Salvatore Amarù, Emilio Luda di Cortemiglia, Francesco Tomassini Tags: Peripheral Vascular Disease Source Type: research