Early Multiple Coronary Micro Aneurysms After Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold Implantation

Can J Cardiol. 2017 Feb;33(2):292.e9-292.e11. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2016.09.001. Epub 2016 Sep 13.

Abstract

Bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) is a novel technology designed to overcome the long-term limitations of permanent metallic stent implantation in percutaneous coronary intervention. However, little is known about the development of coronary aneurysms after the use of BVSs, and additional experience is needed to establish the entire spectrum of complications related to the use of these emerging materials. We hereby report an unusual case of early multiple coronary artery micro aneurysms formation after BVS implantation.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Absorbable Implants / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Coronary Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Vessels / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Vessels / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microaneurysm / diagnosis
  • Microaneurysm / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis
  • Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction / surgery
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / adverse effects*
  • Time Factors
  • Tissue Scaffolds / adverse effects*