Abstract
Endovascular treatment of atherosclerotic lesions can provide a clinical benefit, but arterial interventions are not exempt from complications. Embolization in the peripheral circulation may result in unfavorable outcomes. The purpose of this article is to review the technical applications, the clinical indications, and the risks and benefits of different protection devices, occlusions balloons, and filters commonly used during endovascular interventions in the carotid circulation, renal arteries, and lower extremities.
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