Early aneurysm formation after drug-eluting stent implantation: an unusual life-threatening complication.
Coronary aneurysm after stent implantation is a rare complication. Coronary aneurysms have been reported after drug-eluting stent implantation, but there has been no clear elucidation of time course, mechanism and therapeutic implications. We report two patients who developed coronary aneurysms within two weeks of the procedure and required surgical intervention to treat the complication. The possible putative mechanisms are discussed.
Gupta
Ripen K
RK
Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General Infirmary, United Kingdom.
Sapra
Rakesh
R
Kaul
Upendra
U
D000328:Adult; D003323:Coronary Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures
D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations