It was reported that distal emboli was observed.A 2.1mm jetstream xc atherectomy catheter was selected for use to treat recurrent stenosis in the distal superficial femoral artery (sfa).During the procedure, after the jetstream catheter and balloon angioplasty were used with no issue, distal emboli was observed into the anterior tibial artery.The angiogram showed flow.A balloon was then inflated in the sfa.Another angiogram revealed no flow to the anterior tibial artery.The physician performed a cut-down at the distal anterior tibial artery to retrieve the emboli.The procedure was completed, and the patient status post-procedure was good.
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