Current debate on the role of embolic protection devices.
The role of embolic protection devices (EPDs) during percutaneous arterial revascularization is still debated. This article discusses the use, the limitations, and issues of the variety of EPDs in different vascular beds, with a particular focus on the lower extremity arterial interventions.
Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL 33136, USA. abornak@med.miami.edu
Arash
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Bornak
Ross
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Milner
D057505:Embolic Protection Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011859:Radiography; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*