A Randomized Study of Distal Filter Protection Versus Conventional Treatment During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Attenuated Plaque Identified by Intravascular Ultrasound
K Hibi, K Kozuma, S Sonoda et al.
KEYWORDS
acute coronary syndrome(s); distal embolism; distal protection device; intravascular ultrasound
OBJECTIVES - The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of distal protection during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute coronary syndromes at high risk for distal embolization.