Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 190-193 , December 2004

Embolic Protection Devices: Methods, Techniques, and Data

  • Jay S. Yadav, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Jay S. Yadav, MD, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Desk F25, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195.

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PII: S1089-2516(05)00018-1

doi: 10.1053/j.tvir.2005.03.008

Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 190-193 , December 2004

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