title: Distal embolic protection--don't cause a stroke trying to prevent one.
authors.affiliation: Heart Specialists of Ohio, 3650 Olentangy Road, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43214, USA.
authors.forename: Barry S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: George
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017536:Carotid Artery, Common; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000628:therapy; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D020766:Intracranial Embolism / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*