were identified at relatively high frequency (compared with control subjects or patients with
effort angina) in the peripheral blood. 14 Using an experimental canine model, Eguchi et …

We reviewed the incidence, risk factors, and clinical features of thromboembolic and
ischemic events associated with diagnostic cerebral angiography, endovascular treatment of …

Background—Stents provide effective treatment for stenotic saphenous venous aorto-
coronary bypass grafts, but their placement carries a 20% incidence of procedure-related …

Written by more than 400 subject experts representing diverse academic and applied
domains, this multidisciplinary resource surveys the vanguard of biomaterials and …

Background and Purpose—Periprocedural embolization of debris during carotid stenting
interventions may result in neurological deficit. This study was designed to evaluate in …

Background—Distal embolization of debris during percutaneous carotid artery stenting may
result in neurological deficit. Filter devices for cerebral protection potentially reduce the risk …

The principal therapy in patients with myocardial infarction to limit infarct size is myocardial
reperfusion by mechanical or pharmacological intervention. Reperfusion has been …

Background and Purpose—Histopathologic analysis was performed to better understand
quantity, particle size, and composition of embolized debris collected in protection filters …

Objective: The role of percutaneous angioplasty and stenting of carotid bifurcation lesions
has been limited by its potential for producing embolic debris. We evaluated the efficacy of a …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Concern regarding the safety of stent implantation in the
carotid artery exists because of the risk of cerebral embolization during the procedure. The …