Patent ID: 8206412
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for providing embolic protection during an endovascular procedure on a patient's heart, the method comprising: delivering one or more vascular filter elements with guide structure through the right subclavian artery to position the one or more vascular filter elements or components thereof into the right carotid artery or the brachiocephalic artery and into the left carotid artery to filter flow into both carotid arteries from the aorta, wherein the guide structure spans between the brachiocephalic artery and the left carotid artery with at least a portion of the guide structure extended into the left carotid artery and with at least a portion of the guide structure extending in a distal direction from the distal end of the one or more vascular filter elements.