An endovascular filter to prevent embolization during aortic stenting.
J Vasc Surg
; 63(2): 548-51, 2016 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-26804223
ABSTRACT
Endovascular procedures carry an intrinsic risk of distal embolization. A large embolus may occlude major vessels with serious consequences. Endovascular procedures in the thoracic aorta may expose the entire visceral and lower limb circulation to this risk. We describe a method of using an endovascular filter to trap large emboli during thoracic aortic stenting using the Wallstent and describe its use in a case of primary aortic mural thrombus.
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Assunto principal:
Aorta Torácica
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Doenças da Aorta
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Trombose
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Stents
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Implante de Prótese Vascular
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Embolia
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Procedimentos Endovasculares
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Dispositivos de Proteção Embólica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article