October 1, 2008Journal of Endovascular Therapy
Cholesterol Crystal Embolization : A Possible Complication of Peripheral Endovascular Interventions
Population
Patients undergoing peripheral endovascular interventions who develop cholesterol crystal embolization (CCE)
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Emphasizes vigilance for this complication in endovascular procedures; Level 5 evidence leaves optimal strategies open for prospective validation.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients undergoing peripheral endovascular interventions who develop cholesterol crystal embolization (CCE)
Cholesterol crystal embolization is a severe complication of peripheral endovascular interventions that requires prompt recognition, supportive care, and avoidance of anticoagulation.
Cite This Study
Paraskevas et al. (2008) studied this question.