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Stenting of a large thrombus-containing subclavian artery stenosis using a distal protection device.
Indian Heart J
; 2003 May-Jun; 55(3): 262-4
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-2947
ABSTRACT
Atheromatous obstructive lesions of the arch vessels that contain thrombi are at high risk for distal embolization during angioplasty. This can lead to catastrophic neurological complications. We report a case of acute-on-chronic ischemia of the left upper limb due to thrombus-containing subclavian artery stenosis. After placement of an intravascular filter device, angioplasty and stent implantation successfully relieved the stenosis without any complications.