Methods and low profile apparatus for reducing embolization during treatment of carotid artery disease
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Apr 1, 2003
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Mar 20, 2000
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Methods and apparatus are provided for removing emboli during an angioplasty, stenting or surgical procedure comprising a catheter having an occlusion element, an aspiration lumen, and a blood outlet port in communication with the lumen, a guide wire having a balloon, a venous return catheter with a blood inlet port, and tubing that couples the blood outlet port to the blood inlet port. A blood filter and/or flow control valve may be included in-line with the tubing to filter emboli from blood reperfused into the patient and to control the degree of flow reversal.
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