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Percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty (PTA) combinations and perioperative stroke and major adverse events (MAEs)
| PTA | Stroke, No. (%) | MAE, No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| None | 0/26 | 0/26 |
| Pre-EPD only | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Prestent only | 0/39 | 0/39 |
| Poststent only | 2/130 (1.5) | 6/130 (4.6) |
| Pre-EPD and prestent | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Pre-EPD and poststent | 1/8 (12.5) | 1/8 (12.5) |
| Prestent and poststent | 5/192 (2.6) | 11/192 (5.7) |
| Pre-EPD, prestent, and poststent | 1/11 (9.1) | 1/11 (9.1) |
EPD, Embolic protection device.
