Novel uses of the Proxis embolic protection catheter

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2009 Sep 1;74(3):438-45. doi: 10.1002/ccd.22018.

Abstract

The Proxis catheter has been designed for proximal embolic protection during saphenous vein graft interventions. The Proxis catheter's flexible and kink-resistant design, lubricity, and atraumatic tip allow deep seating in target vessels. We describe six challenging percutaneous coronary intervention cases, in which the Proxis catheter was used in arterial grafts, sequential saphenous vein grafts, and native coronary arteries. Deep seating of the Proxis catheter enabled vessel visualization and equipment delivery, allowing successful completion of each case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angina Pectoris / etiology
  • Angina Pectoris / therapy
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / instrumentation*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Restenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Restenosis / etiology
  • Coronary Restenosis / therapy*
  • Coronary Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Stenosis / surgery
  • Coronary Stenosis / therapy*
  • Drug-Eluting Stents
  • Embolism / etiology
  • Embolism / prevention & control
  • Equipment Design
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / diagnostic imaging
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / etiology
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pliability
  • Radiography, Interventional
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome