Apparatus and methods are provided for use in filtering emboli from a vessel and/or performing thrombectomy and embolectomy, wherein a vascular device disposed on a guidewire comprises a support hoop disposed from a suspension strut. Alternately, a support hoop having an articulation region may be directly...http://www.google.ca/patents/US7306618?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7306618 - Vascular device for emboli and thrombi removal and methods of use
