title: A novel method of clot extraction using a FilterWire EX in acute myocardial infarction.
abstract: We describe a novel approach for the use of a FilterWire EX distal protection device as a snaring device for clot extraction in a patient who sustained acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction due to occlusion of the right coronary artery.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Disease, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
authors.forename: Raed A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Aqel
authors.forename: Ritesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: Gilbert J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Zoghbi
mesh_terms: D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000628:therapy; D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005374:Filtration / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D015607:Stents