title: Difficult retrieval of the EPI Filterwire with a 5 French FR4 coronary catheter following carotid stenting.
abstract: Carotid angioplasty and stenting with an embolic protection device is emerging as a reasonable alternative to carotid endarterectomy in high-risk patients. The deployment and retrieval of these devices, however, can be problematic. We describe a case where a 5 Fr FR4 coronary catheter was used to retrieve an EPI Filterwire device following carotid stenting.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, University of Texas Houston Medical School, and Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
authors.forename: Rick P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Ganim
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Muench
authors.forename: Gregory M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Giesler
authors.forename: Richard W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Smalling
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000628:therapy*; D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020766:Intracranial Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D015607:Stents