It was reported that a stroke occurred.A sentinel cerebral protection system was used during a lotus edge valve implant procedure.Only the proximal filter was deployed.An attempt was made to deploy the distal filter, however, the anatomy was difficult.Three (3) days post procedure, the patient experienced a stroke originating in posterior basal.Patient presented with symptoms of dizziness and confusion, both of which resolved the same day.The patient was started on coumadin following the stroke.The patient has been discharged home and is undergoing rehab therapy.
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It was reported that a stroke occurred.A sentinel cerebral protection system was used during a lotus edge valve implant procedure.Only the proximal filter was deployed.An attempt was made to deploy the distal filter, however, the anatomy was difficult.Three (3) days post procedure, the patient experienced a stroke originating in posterior basal.Patient presented with symptoms of dizziness and confusion, both of which resolved the same day.The patient was started on coumadin following the stroke.The patient has been discharged home and is undergoing rehab therapy.It was further reported that the stroke originated from a vessel not protected by the sentinel cerebral protection system, therefore, there is no stroke allegation against the sentinel device.
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