METHODS OF DIVERTING EMBOLIC DEBRIS AWAY FROM THE CEREBRAL CIRCULATION

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12685560

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There is disclosed a porous emboli deflector for preventing cerebral emboli while maintaining cerebral blood flow during an endovascular or open surgical procedure. The device prevents the entrance of emboli of a size able to cause stroke (such as greater than 100 microns) from entering either the right or left common carotid arteries, and/or the right or left vertebral arteries by deflecting emboli downstream of these vessels. The device can be placed prior to any manipulation of the heart or aorta allowing maximal protection of the brain during the index procedure. The deflector has a low profile within the aorta which allows sheaths, catheters, or wires used in the index procedure to pass. Also disclosed are methods for insertion and removal of the deflector.

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EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES AGONE EDWARDS WAY LEGAL DEPARTMENT IRVINE CA 92614

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Carpenter, Jeffrey P Moorestown, US 19 953
Carpenter, Judith T Moorestown, US 14 1226

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