Combination of Flow Reversal and Distal Filter for Cerebral Protection during Carotid Artery Stenting

Conclusions: The additional use of a distal filter captures emboli in 17.3% of cases, and because the occlusion is only intermittent, the procedure is potentially applicable even in those who cannot tolerate prolonged balloon occlusion of the CCA.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research