Test setup for characterizing the efficacy of embolic protection devices

Abstract

Systems for embolic protection are applied during the dilatation and the implantation of stents in the carotid artery. They are used to avoid downstream drift of arterial plaque particles which may be released during the intervention. Such particulate debris increases the risk of stroke when reaching and occluding even minor cranial vessels. Embolic protection devices (EPD) are intended to collect such particles during intervention and to finally remove them.

Keywords

• embolic protection device
• efficacy testing
• particulate matter