Suitability of saphenous vein graft lesions for the use of distal embolic protection devices

Sameer K. Mehta; Joshua M. Stolker; Andrew D. Frutkin; Steven P. Marso

Suitability of saphenous vein graft lesions for the use of distal embolic protection devices

Sameer K. Mehta, Joshua M. Stolker, Andrew D. Frutkin, Steven P. Marso

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Abstract

The use of distal embolic protection devices (EPD) in saphenous vein graft percutaneous interventions (SVG-PCI) has been associated with a decrease in adverse events. Currently, there are limited data regarding the percentage of SVG lesions that are suitable for EPD deployment. We retrospectively reviewed 131 SVG-PCI procedures occurring over 18 months for suitability for EPD deployment, utilizing previously published suitability criteria. We found that 49 of cases were suitable for EPD use, which is similar to results from other studies. Given the data supporting the use of EPD use in SVG-PCI, we feel that these findings should motivate interventional operators to establish benchmark standards for employing EPDs to improve the care of patients undergoing SVG-PCI.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	568-570
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Volume	20
Issue number	11
State	Published - Nov 2008

Keywords

Distal embolic protection devices
SVG-PCI

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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Suitability of saphenous vein graft lesions for the use of distal embolic protection devices

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