Acute stent thrombosis visualized by intravascular ultrasound

Alfonso, F.; García-Touchard, A.; López-Meneses, M.; García, P.; Pimentel, G.; Hernandez, R.; Bañuelos, C.; Escaned, J.; Sabaté, M.; Fernandez-Ortiz, A.; Macaya, C.

Journal of Invasive Cardiology 13(7): 531-534

2001


ISSN/ISBN: 1042-3931
PMID: 11435641
Document Number: 534037
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.

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