A novel, low-profile filter-wire (Interceptor) embolic protection device during saphenous vein graft stenting.
A novel, low-profile filter embolic protection device was deployed in 26 patients who underwent stent deployment for saphenous vein graft stenoses in a multicenter trial. Major adverse cardiovascular events were observed in only 2 patients (7.7%) and angiographic flow grades were improved.
Young
John J
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The Lindner Center for Research & Education and The Ohio Heart Health Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. lindner@fuse.net
Kereiakes
Dean J
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Rabinowitz
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Ammar
Richard
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Boucher
Fred L
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Rogers
Campbell
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D000368:Aged; D000497:Alloys; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D004617:Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D005374:Filtration / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation*; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000497:Alloys; C013616:nitinol