Particulate debris collected during carotid stenting: are we missing something?
Particulate and histopathologic examination of atherosclerotic material collected during carotid artery stenting is presented, illustrating the limitations of current knowledge regarding the use of distal protection devices (DPD) during this novel vascular intervention.
Cheng
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Stephens
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Lin
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Lowe
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McMahon
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D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000473:pathology*; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005374:Filtration / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D020766:Intracranial Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010316:Particle Size; D015607:Stents