Search | VHL Regional Portal

Add more filters

Database

MEDLINE (1)

Main subject

Saphenous Vein (1)

Embolism (1)

Filtration (1)

Graft Occlusion, Vascular (1)

Type of study

Controlled clinical trial (1)

Language

English (1)

Publication year range

Past 5 years

Past 10 years

A novel, low-profile filter-wire (Interceptor) embolic protection device during saphenous vein graft stenting.

Young, John J; Kereiakes, Dean J; Rabinowitz, A C; Ammar, Richard; Boucher, Fred L; Rogers, Campbell.

Am J Cardiol ; 95(4): 511-4, 2005 Feb 15.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15695142

ABSTRACT

A novel, low-profile filter embolic protection device was deployed in 26 patients who underwent stent deployment for saphenous vein graft stenoses in a multicenter trial. Major adverse cardiovascular events were observed in only 2 patients (7.7%) and angiographic flow grades were improved.

Subject(s)

Embolism/prevention & control , Filtration/instrumentation , Graft Occlusion, Vascular/surgery , Saphenous Vein/transplantation , Aged , Alloys , Coronary Angiography , Female , Humans , Male , Stents , Treatment Outcome

ABSTRACT

Subject(s)

SEND TO:

SELECTION OF CITATIONS

SEARCH DETAIL