Carotid Implants for PreveNtion of STrokE ReCurrEnce From Large Vessel Occlusion in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Treated With Oral Anticoagulation

The Vine filters are designed to be implanted in the common carotid arteries in order to capture emboli coming from the heart or great vessels, before they can enter the anterior intracranial circulation. The filter is deployed percutaneously using a 22G needle under ultrasound guidance.