Saphenous vein graft interventions: strategies and devices to minimize distal embolization. [Review]
Citation: Minerva Cardioangiologica. 60(2):157-66, 2012 Apr.PMID: 22495164Institution: MedStar Health Research Institute | MedStar Heart & Vascular InstituteForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *Coronary Artery Bypass | *Embolic Protection Devices | *Embolism/pc [Prevention & Control] | *Embolization, Therapeutic/is [Instrumentation] | *Embolization, Therapeutic/mt [Methods] | *Saphenous Vein/tr [Transplantation] | *Stents | Embolism/dt [Drug Therapy] | HumansISSN:- 0026-4725
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Percutaneous coronary intervention of degenerated saphenous vein grafts remains relatively high risk when compared to native vessel interventions, despite advances in pharmacotherapy and embolic protection. This article discusses the phenomenon of distal embolization that seems to plague saphenous vein graft interventions, reviews device-based strategies for embolic protection, and offers a perspective on the utility of percutaneous saphenous vein graft intervention in both elective and acute settings.
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