Retrograde Balloon-Assisted Approach to Prevent Distal Embolization During Complex Recanalization Procedures.
August YsaMarta LobatoAmaia ArronizAmaia ArruabarrenaRoberto GómezAna QuintanaMatthew MetcalfeJuan L FonsecaPublished in: Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists (2022)
Distal embolization following endovascular procedures can have devastating consequences and there is a general recommendation for selective use of EPDs in high-risk-scenarios. The increased cost and low availability of the current EPD devices for BTK/BTA arteries have prohibited their widespread use. The retrograde balloon-assisted "off-the-shelf" EPD prevents distal embolization during procedures with increased risk of distal trash using inexpensive, nonspecific equipment available in any basic endovascular suite.