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Proposed Criteria for Clinical Decision Favoring the Use of Distal Embolic Protection
| Angiographic Criteria |
|---|
| Ostial (≤1 cm from ostium) or proximal vs distal lesions |
| Absence of major proximal branching artery |
| Available landing zone for embolic protection device |
| Appropriate caliber of vessel to allow complete protection |
