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Distal protection of bifurcating vessels: A novel approach
Author(s) -
Gerganski Penko,
Meerkin David,
Lotan Chaim
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.20021
Subject(s) - medicine , lesion , balloon , thrombus , target lesion , radiology , embolization , catheter , balloon catheter , cardiology , surgery , percutaneous coronary intervention , myocardial infarction
Distal protection devices protect only a single distal vessel. We describe a novel technique to protect both branches following a thrombus‐containing bifurcation lesion. The combination of an occlusive balloon and an arterial filter system provides an attractive solution to the challenging environment of a lesion at high risk for distal embolization supplying more than a single major branch. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2004;61:512–514. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
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