Filter to prevent stroke

Interesting approach to preventing a stroke. Stop the clot before it reaches the brain.

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Interesting, indeed! Let's keep an eye out for any further info . . .



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/26/2020 11:43AM by ln108.

Something like the Watchman? [www.youtube.com]

Well, there are some similarities but blood doesn't flow through a Watchman after the first few weeks. The Watchman is designed to encourage your endothelial tissue to grow over it and completely seal it closed, whereas the carotid filter is designed to remain open and let blood pass freely.

Incidentally, filters like that have existed for many years. The difference is they were used in the venous system to prevent DVTs. I think using them on the arterial side is what's new.

I wonder what might prevent the filter from getting clogged.

I wondered that myself but the little bit of info available about it says that's not an issue.