A novel method of clot extraction using a FilterWire EX in acute myocardial infarction

J Invasive Cardiol. 2007 Apr;19(4):E104-6.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
  • Coronary Stenosis / therapy
  • Coronary Thrombosis / etiology
  • Coronary Thrombosis / prevention & control
  • Coronary Thrombosis / therapy*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Filtration / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / complications
  • Myocardial Infarction / therapy*
  • Stents