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A Murine Model of Stent Implantation in the Carotid Artery for the Study of Restenosis
Published on: May 14, 2013
[Bleeding or stent thrombosis in combination with drug-eluting stents]
Marianne Kjaer Jensen1, Mogens Hüttel
1Anaestesiologisk og Intensiv Afdeling V, Odense Universitetshospital, DK-5000 Odense C. marianne.kjaer@ouh.regionsyddanmark.dk
Abstract:
Prolonged antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel is mandatory after implantation of drug-eluting stents. Evidence to support recommendations as to whether or not the treatment should be discontinued before an operation is lacking. We describe two cases in which clopidogrel was discontinued preoperatively with severe consequences (one fatality). Awaiting scientific evidence, anaesthetists, surgeons and cardiologists should establish local treatment algorithms for the management of surgical patients with a drug-eluting stent.
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