Abstract
We describe four successful cases demonstrating the use of a novel filter-guidewire (FilterWire EX) during complex percutaneous coronary interventions in saphenous vein grafts (n = 3) and native coronary artery (n = 1) for prevention of distal embolization and consequently myonecrosis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 364-369 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions |
Volume | 58 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Mar 2003 |
Keywords
- Angioplasty
- Myocardial infarction
- Stents
- Vein grafts