Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Peripheral Artery Disease I: Introduction

Peripheral Artery Disease I: Introduction

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) predominantly results from atherosclerosis, which involves the accumulation of fatty deposits, or plaques, within the walls of arteries. This causes them to narrow and harden, significantly reducing blood flow. PAD predominantly affects the legs, particularly the arteries supplying the thighs and calves. In rare cases, it may involve other arteries, including those in the arms.Etiology of PAD:The principal cause of PAD is atherosclerosis, which results from fatty...

Exercise and Cardiovascular Response

Exercise and Cardiovascular Response

Exercise significantly impacts cardiovascular response, which is crucial for understanding patient health and designing effective treatment plans.
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...

Exercise Stress Test

Exercise Stress Test

Introduction
Exercise stress testing, commonly known as a treadmill test, is a noninvasive procedure used to evaluate cardiovascular function and diagnose heart conditions.
Definition
An exercise stress test measures the heart's response to exertion using a treadmill or stationary bicycle. Chest electrodes record the heart's electrical activity through an ECG, and blood pressure is monitored regularly.
Purposes

Peripheral Artery Disease III: Interprofessional Care

Peripheral Artery Disease III: Interprofessional Care

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is characterized by narrowed arteries that diminish blood flow to the extremities. Effective management of PAD requires an interprofessional approach involving various healthcare professionals. The critical aspects of interprofessional care for PAD patients focus on risk factor modification, drug therapy, exercise therapy, nutrition therapy, critical limb ischemia care, and interventional radiology and surgical procedures.The primary treatment goal for PAD...

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

During the postoperative period, it is crucial to focus on maintaining circulation, identifying and managing potential complications, and planning for discharge.Nursing AssessmentVital signs monitoring: Regularly monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, to detect early signs of complications such as bleeding and infection.Circulation assessment: Monitor pulses, perform Doppler assessments, and check capillary refill, color, temperature, and...

Pulmonary Embolism II: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care

Pulmonary Embolism II: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care

Diagnosing Pulmonary EmbolismDiagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE) involves clinical assessment and advanced imaging tests. The preferred diagnostic tool is the spiral (helical) CT scan or CT angiography (CTA), which uses intravenous contrast media to visualize the pulmonary vasculature and identify emboli.A ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan is an alternative for patients unable to receive contrast media. This scan includes both perfusion and ventilation scanning. Perfusion scanning involves...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Limited Utility of Lymphocyte-Based Inflammatory Indices in Troponin-Negative Unstable Angina Pectoris.

Journal of cardiovascular development and disease·2026

Same author

Clinical and electrocardiographic predictors of perfusion impairment in symptomatic bradycardia requiring permanent pacemaker implantation.

Biomolecules & biomedicine·2026

Same author

Successful percutaneous retrieval of a fully deployed right coronary artery stent using a snare device: a rare and complication-free case.

Coronary artery disease·2026

Same author

A rare complication of transaxillary TAVI: Management of a bioprosthetic valve entrapment in the subclavian artery.

Turk gogus kalp damar cerrahisi dergisi·2026

Same author

Balloon-assisted detection and treatment of the origin of saccular aneurysms in ivy-like coronary arteries.

Turk gogus kalp damar cerrahisi dergisi·2026

Same author

Factors Determining the Need for Ultrafiltration in Cardiorenal Syndrome.

Cardiology in review·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Published on: May 28, 2019

Late stent thrombosis associated with heavy exercise.

Ziya Simsek¹, Sakir Arslan, Fuat Gundogdu

¹Cardiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey. ziyamposta@hotmail.com

Texas Heart Institute Journal

|May 14, 2009

Summary

Late stent thrombosis, though rare, can cause severe myocardial infarction. This case highlights a patient experiencing this after heavy exercise, emphasizing the need for awareness and preventive strategies.

Keywords:

Aspirin/administration & dosage/therapeutic use blood vessel prosthesis implantation/adverse effects coronary disease/therapy coronary restenosis/etiology/pathology/prevention & control/therapy coronary thrombosis/etiology/therapy exercise/physiology myocardial revascularization platelet aggregation inhibitors/administration & dosage postoperative complications/etiology stents/adverse effects treatment outcome

More Related Videos

Impact of High-intensity Interval Exercise and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Exercise on the Cardiac Troponin T Level at an Early Stage of Training

Impact of High-intensity Interval Exercise and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Exercise on the Cardiac Troponin T Level at an Early Stage of Training

Published on: October 10, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Published on: May 28, 2019

Impact of High-intensity Interval Exercise and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Exercise on the Cardiac Troponin T Level at an Early Stage of Training

Impact of High-intensity Interval Exercise and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Exercise on the Cardiac Troponin T Level at an Early Stage of Training

Published on: October 10, 2019

Area of Science:

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Bare-metal stents are widely used for coronary artery disease.
Stent thrombosis typically occurs early, but late thrombosis (after 30 days) presents severe outcomes.
Late stent thrombosis is associated with high mortality and myocardial infarction rates.

Observation:

A 54-year-old man with unstable angina underwent bare-metal stent implantation.
Eleven months post-implantation, he developed acute myocardial infarction following strenuous exercise.
Coronary angiography confirmed late stent thrombosis in the right coronary artery.

Findings:

Successful balloon angioplasty restored blood flow (TIMI-3) in the occluded stent.
The patient recovered and was discharged on dual antiplatelet therapy.
Mechanisms, implications, and preventive strategies for late stent thrombosis are discussed.

Implications:

Late stent thrombosis, even in bare-metal stents, poses a significant risk.
Heavy exercise may be a trigger for late stent thrombosis in susceptible individuals.
Further research into preventive therapies for late stent thrombosis is warranted.