title: Current update of cerebral embolic protection devices.
abstract: Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has evolved into a viable alternative to carotid endarterectomy. Although CAS outcomes have improved during the last decade, the associated stroke rate remains higher when compared with carotid endarterectomy. Therefore, the pivotal role of embolic protection devices (EPDs) in minimizing stroke risk cannot be underestimated as a vital component of CAS. As technology advances, EPDs continue to be refined, and each device currently on the market has its own advantages and disadvantages. This review provides an overview of the current status of EPDs and highlights the unique features of each device, followed by suggestions for application in specific clinical scenarios.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and the Department of Surgery, Robert C Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Charleston, WVa 25304, USA. amousa@hsc.wvu.edu
authors.forename: Albeir Y
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Mousa
authors.forename: John E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: Ali F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Aburahma
authors.forename: Mark C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Bates
mesh_terms: D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D057505:Embolic Protection Devices; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*