Comparison of the procedural outcomes between patients treated with the GuardWire (GW) and FilterWire EZ (FW) systems
| Total (n=176) | GW (n=116) | FW (n=60) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any stroke | 4 (2.3%) | 4 (3.4%) | 0 | 0.30 |
| Ischemic stroke | 2 (1.1%) | 2 (1.7%) | 0 | 0.55 |
| Hemorrhagic stroke | 2 (1.1%) | 2 (1.7%) | 0 | 0.55 |
| DWI high intensity | 26 (14.8%) | 16 (13.8%) | 10 (16.7%) | 0.82 |
DWI, diffusion-weighted imaging.