Use of filterwire EX for distal embolic protection during complex percutaneous coronary interventions: Four case studies

Ran Kornowski*, Abid Assali

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)364-369
Number of pages6
JournalCatheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Volume58
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Mar 2003

Keywords

  • Angioplasty
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Stents
  • Vein grafts

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