Very late stent thrombosis 5 years after IVUS-guided drug-eluting stent implantation

Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2012 Oct;23(7):666-8. doi: 10.1097/MBC.0b013e3283563150.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Coronary Thrombosis / etiology
  • Drug-Eluting Stents / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Paclitaxel / administration & dosage
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Paclitaxel