Saphenous Vein Graft
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Protect Against Distal Embolization
- Patients undergoing PCI in SVGs may have increased risk of adverse events due to plaque embolization
- Distal embolization during SVG PCI is common, and embolic events cannot be accurately predicted by clinical or angiographic variables1
- Mechanical embolic protection devices are used to capture atheroemboli
- Use of distal embolic protection devices is an ACC/AHA/SCAI standard of care recommendation2
Embolic Complications are Frequent and Costly in SVG Interventions‡
Quality Outcomes
42% reduction in incidence of MI
- Mean cost of an MI is > 22,000€ in the first year
Operational Efficiency
Embolic protection associated with 1,220€ in savings (primarily centered on length of stay)
- Savings largely offset the cost of the device
Patient Experience
Reduced hospital stay by 0.4 days
Embolic Protection Devices are Underutilized
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