Correlation between inflammatory markers and debris removed from the filters. Correlation between high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) (left) and interleukin 6 (IL-6) (right) preprocedural values and histologic analysis of debris removed from the filters after carotid stenting procedure: number of particles (A, B), mean major axis per filter (C, D), and mean debris area per filter (E, F).