Diseases
coronary artery stent thrombosis
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Overview
Stent thrombosis is a major complication associated with stent placement in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Stent thrombosis has been associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, often leading to events of cardiac death or nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI)
Symptoms
- shortness of breath.
- chest pain (angina)
- myocardial infarction
Causes
- inadequate stent deployment
- incomplete stent apposition
- residual stenosis
Risk factors
- history of diabetes mellitus (dm)
- reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (lvef
Diagnosis
- coronary angiogram.
- intravascular ultrasound.
- optical coherence tomography.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is coronary artery stent thrombosis?
Stent thrombosis is a major complication associated with stent placement in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Stent thrombosis has been associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, often leading to events of cardiac death or nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI)
What are the symptoms of coronary artery stent thrombosis?
shortness of breath., chest pain (angina), myocardial infarction
What causes coronary artery stent thrombosis?
inadequate stent deployment; incomplete stent apposition; residual stenosis
Which medicines are used for coronary artery stent thrombosis?
ticlopidine
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