<b>Distal Embolism During Percutaneous Revascularization of Infra-Aortic Arterial Occlusive Disease:</b>An Underestimated Phenomenon

Abstract

The embolism phenomenon during infra-aortic interventions is frequent and underestimated. The liberated particles consisted primarily of atheromatous plaque elements and thrombus. The reported data might support the application of a protective filter basket in selected subsets of lesions with a riskier embolic profile and whenever declotting procedures are performed.