ABSTRACT
The majority of emboli protection devices require that each case be carefully considered, balancing risk and benefit of the chosen device. Such evaluation depends on patient’s demographics, clinical presentation, and coronary anatomy. Profound knowledge of the underlying coronary pathophysiology is crucial in determining the feasibility, safety, and benefit of using any adjunctive interventional device. At this juncture, emboli protection devices are warranted in particular cases of carotid and vein graft interventions. Manual aspiration thrombectomy catheters are effective in primary PCI cases.
