Distal peripheral microembolism.
Distal peripheral microembolism is caused by embolization of atherosclerotic debris into small arteries and arterioles. The recent advances in endovascular technique have been met with a gradual increase in the incidence of iatrogenic atheroembolism. This review seeks to explore the nature of distal peripheral microembolism, pathophysiology, and the management options, with a focus on iatrogenic distal peripheral microembolism.
Chauvapun
Joe R
JR
Department of Surgery, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA. joechauvapun@yahoo.com
Dryjski
Maciej
M
D000465:Algorithms; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods; D017700:Embolism, Cholesterol / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D015995:Prevalence; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods