title: Drug-eluting stent thrombosis.
abstract: Stent thrombosis is a rare complication following stent implantation; if it occurs, however, it is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Despite reduced rates of restenosis, drug-eluting stents (DES) have not reduced the incidence of stent thrombosis as compared with bare-metal stents (BMS). Patient-, lesion-, and procedure-related factors as well as thrombogenicity of the stent itself are involved in the pathogenesis of stent thrombosis. Furthermore, early cessation of dual antiplatelet therapy correlates with an increased risk of stent thrombosis. This review focuses on clinical evidence and pathophysiological mechanisms of stent thrombosis with DES, particularly highlighting prothrombotic effects of the stent itself.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular Research, Physiology Institute, University of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Barbara E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Stähli
authors.forename: Giovanni G
authors.initials: GG
authors.lastname: Camici
authors.forename: Felix C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Tanner
mesh_terms: D054058:Acute Coronary Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation*; D023903:Coronary Restenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D054855:Drug-Eluting Stents; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors