What’s Next (continued):

• In coronary or carotid interventions, vessels are dilated and are then supported by a stent. When the vessel is enlarged or upon stent placement, it may release embolic debris. This debris may get caught in the microvasculature of the heart or brain and may cause a heart attack or a stroke. We plan to investigate the use of embolic protection technology in AMI patients. When embolic protection is used in the course of intervention, most debris is caught before it can cause harm.