EmboliSchutz
EmboliSchutz is a term used to describe strategies and devices designed to reduce the risk of embolic material entering the bloodstream during interventional cardiovascular and neurovascular procedures. The goal is to prevent peri-procedural embolism, including strokes, by capturing, deflecting, or removing debris released from the treatment site.
The concept encompasses several approaches. Distal embolic protection filters are deployed beyond the treatment area to
Common indications include carotid artery stenting, where embolic protection is widely used to reduce stroke risk,
Evidence for EmboliSchutz varies by procedure and device. Imaging studies may show reductions in microembolic signals,
Regulatory status of embolic protection devices and techniques differs by country. Overall, EmboliSchutz represents a category