Acute stent thrombosis visualized by intravascular ultrasound.
Subacute stent thrombosis is currently a rare but feared complication in patients undergoing coronary intervention. Intravascular ultrasound is a useful technique to guide stent implantation. However, its value in patients suffering from acute stent thrombosis has not been described. Herein, we present the intravascular ultrasound findings of a patient experiencing ongoing stent thrombosis and impending vessel closure.
Alfonso
F
F
Interventional Cardiology Department, San Carlos Universitary Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
García-Touchard
A
A
López-Meneses
M
M
García
P
P
Pimentel
G
G
Hernandez
R
R
Bañuelos
C
C
Escaned
J
J
Sabaté
M
M
Fernandez-Ortiz
A
A
Macaya
C
C
D000328:Adult; D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000379:methods*