title: Clinical insights into the use of embolic protection devices during lower extremity peripheral vascular interventions.
abstract: The use of embolic protection devices (EPD) during lower extremity peripheral vascular interventions (PVI) remains controversial. We examine the current data and present our Louisiana experience with discussions regarding the unresolved issues surrounding the use of EPD during lower extremity PVI.
authors: Medical Director, Director of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery, Louisiana Cardiovascular and Limb Salvage Center, APMC, 2730 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Suite 202-A, Lafayette, LA, 70506, USA. david.allie@CV-LimbSalvage.com
authors: David E
authors: DE
authors: Allie
authors: Agostino
authors: A
authors: Ingraldi
authors: Raghotham R
authors: RR
authors: Patlola
authors: Chris J
authors: CJ
authors: Hebert
authors: Craig M
authors: CM
authors: Walker
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D004617:Embolism / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000517:prevention & control; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors