Complication with an embolic protection device during carotid angioplasty

• DOI: 10.1002/ccd.20061
• Publication Date: 2004-05-21T20:02:01Z
• Authors: Paolo Cardaioli; Massimo Giordan; Marco Panfili; Raffaello Chioin
• Keywords: Stroke; Carotid stenting

Abstract A case of carotid artery stenting with an AngioGuard cerebral protection device is described in a patient tight internal stenosis. Deployment induced sudden severe vasospasm, subsequent minor stroke. According to our observations, may cause vasospastic response adverse neurologic effects. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2004;62:234–236. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.