The Catch A Graphic Demonstration of the Value of Embolic Protection Devices

Embolic protection devices are now accepted adjuncts in the prevention of coronary embolization during percutaneous intervention of saphenous vein grafts. Efficacy has been demonstrated in clinical trials, which have shown a reduction in slow flow and myocardial necrosis.1 Approved devices rely on either balloon occlusion of the vessel, with thrombus extraction (eg, PercuSurge …