We describe four successful cases demonstrating the use of a novel filter-guidewire (FilterWire EX) during complex percutaneous coronary interventions in saphenous vein grafts (n = 3) and native coronary artery (n = 1) for prevention of distal embolization and consequently myonecrosis. Cathet Cardiovasc Intervent 2003;58:364-369. © 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

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