Very late stent thrombosis 5 years after IVUS-guided drug-eluting stent implantation
It is well accepted that drug-eluting stents (DES) are effective in reducing restenosis, although implantation of DES may result in increased occurrence of stent thrombosis. The study describes the case of a patient with very late stent thrombosis (VLST) despite intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) contr...
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Published in | Blood coagulation & fibrinolysis Vol. 23; no. 7; p. 666 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
England
01.10.2012
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Summary: | It is well accepted that drug-eluting stents (DES) are effective in reducing restenosis, although implantation of DES may result in increased occurrence of stent thrombosis. The study describes the case of a patient with very late stent thrombosis (VLST) despite intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) control after implantation of a paclitaxel-eluting stent, an adequate response to antiplatelet therapy, and the lack of distinct risk factors for VLST. Stent thrombosis remains a serious complication after stent implantation even after prolonged time, and studies are urgently needed to optimize diagnosis and treatment of VLST. |
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ISSN: | 1473-5733 |
DOI: | 10.1097/MBC.0b013e3283563150 |