title: Distal protection beneficial?
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: van der Wall
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Bax
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Jukema
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Schalij
mesh_terms: D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003326:Coronary Circulation; D018619:Echocardiography, Doppler, Pulsed; D004617:Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008833:Microcirculation; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D054318:No-Reflow Phenomenon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left