Use of the Angiojet catheter to remove plaque outside a neuroprotection filter during carotid artery stenting.
Carotid protection devices (CPD) during carotid artery stenting reduce the risk of cerebral embolization. The presence of debris outside the filter presents a problem as the material may be plaque or thrombus. We report a case that required the use of the Angiojet catheter to remove debris outside the CPD.
Wellons
Eric D
ED
Department of Vascular Surgery, Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA, USA. ewellons@gmail.com
Kochupura
Paul V
PV
Burkett
Allison B
AB
McDevitt
Daniel T
DT
Rosenthal
David
D
D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017536:Carotid Artery, Common / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005374:Filtration / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D020766:Intracranial Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D015607:Stents; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation