Abstract
We describe a novel approach for the use of a FilterWire EX distal protection device as a snaring device for clot extraction in a patient who sustained acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction due to occlusion of the right coronary artery.
MeSH terms
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Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
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Coronary Stenosis / therapy
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Coronary Thrombosis / etiology
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Coronary Thrombosis / prevention & control
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Coronary Thrombosis / therapy*
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Electrocardiography
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Filtration / instrumentation
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Myocardial Infarction / complications
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Myocardial Infarction / therapy*
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Stents