title: Images in cardiovascular medicine. Use of embolic protection to prevent stroke during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI 48073, USA.
authors.forename: Ahmad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Munir
authors.forename: Robert D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Safian
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Haines
mesh_terms: D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D057505:Embolic Protection Devices; D004617:Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020521:Stroke / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014463:Ultrasonography