title: Balloon angioplasty with built-in embolic protection mechanism: the dual role of the proteus balloon.
authors.affiliation: Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Davenport, Iowa 52803-2468, USA. shammas@mchsi.com
authors.forename: Nicolas W
authors.initials: NW
authors.lastname: Shammas
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000295:instrumentation*; D057505:Embolic Protection Devices; D004617:Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007383:Intermittent Claudication / Q000628:therapy*; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D058729:Peripheral Arterial Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D062666:Vascular Access Devices