Very late stent thrombosis after implantation of drug eluting stent.
A case of late stent occlusion of a Sirolimus eluting Cypher stent (Cordis, Johnson and Johnson) presenting as acute ST elevation myocardial infarction 22 months after deployment is reported. The possible mechanisms are discussed.
Bhatia
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Department of Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Noida.
Kachru
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Kaul
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D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology; D017239:Paclitaxel / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D020123:Sirolimus / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015607:Stents; D013997:Time Factors
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D017239:Paclitaxel; D020123:Sirolimus