Published ahead of print on May 22, 2008
doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A1118
Rescue Retrieval of AngioGuard Embolic Capture System after Failure of Capture Sheath Retrieval in Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting
W.P. Daughertya,
J.B. Whitea,
H.J. Cloftb and
D.F. Kallmesb
a Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic Foundation, Rochester, Minn
b Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic Foundation, Rochester, Minn

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Fig 1. A, A common carotid artery digital subtraction angiographic examination after the deployment of the Precise RX stent with a prominent bend in the internal carotid artery distal to the stent. B, An unsubtracted image demonstrating the recaptured AngioGuard distal protection device within a 5F diagnostic catheter.
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