Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 51, Issue 2 , Pages 317-322 , February 2010

Predicting embolic potential during carotid angioplasty and stenting: Analysis of captured particulate debris, ultrasound characteristics, and prior carotid endarterectomy

Received 15 June 2009 ,Accepted 22 August 2009.

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 The editors and reviewers of this article have no relevant financial relationships to disclose per the JVS policy that requires reviewers to decline review of any manuscript for which they may have a competition of interest.

PII: S0741-5214(09)01782-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2009.08.063

Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 51, Issue 2 , Pages 317-322 , February 2010

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