Which embolic protection device is ideal during carotid artery stenting?
Key Points
Embolic stroke is one of the main risks of carotid artery stenting.
The EMBOLDEN trial demonstrates the safety and efficacy of the Gore ® embolic filter.
There is no clear evidence for the benefit of one filter‐type over another. It is important to choose the device with which the interventionalist has significant familiarity.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Nachiket J. Patel,
Richard R. Heuser Tags: Peripheral Vascular Disease Source Type: research
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