Quantity, particle size, and histologic composition of embolic debris collected in a distal protection filter after carotid angioplasty and stenting: Correlation with patient characteristics, timing of carotid artery stenting, and procedural details

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2013 Aug;146(2):492-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2013.03.024. Epub 2013 Apr 12.
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Keywords: 19; 26.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angioplasty / adverse effects
  • Angioplasty / instrumentation*
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / complications
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / pathology
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / therapy*
  • Embolic Protection Devices*
  • Embolism / etiology
  • Embolism / pathology
  • Embolism / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • Stents*
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome