Embolization containment device for a native coronary arterial lesion with large thrombus burden

Yoshio Kobayashi; Michael Collins; Jeffrey W Moses

Embolization containment device for a native coronary arterial lesion with large thrombus burden

J Invasive Cardiol. 2002 Sep;14(9):541-4.

Authors

Yoshio Kobayashi¹, Michael Collins, Jeffrey W Moses

Affiliation

¹ Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute, New York, New York 10021, USA.

PMID: 12205356

Abstract

Distal embolization and no reflow, resulting in myocardial infarction, are frequently observed during percutaneous coronary intervention in lesions with large thrombus burden. This case report describes the successful treatment of a lesion with large thrombus burden with an embolization containment device.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Coronary Artery Disease / complications*
Coronary Artery Disease / therapy*
Coronary Thrombosis / complications*
Coronary Thrombosis / therapy*
Embolization, Therapeutic / instrumentation*
Equipment Design
Equipment Safety
Humans
Male