Prediction of distal embolization during percutaneous coronary intervention in saphenous vein grafts.

Distal protection devices have been proved to decrease distal embolization and improve outcome in unselected patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in saphenous vein grafts (SVGs). However, it remains uncertain whether distal protection is necessary in all patients. We investig...

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Main Authors: van Gaal, W, Choudhury, R, Porto, I, Channon, K, Banning, A, Dzavik, V, Ramsamujh, R, Bui, S, Blackman, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007