Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 8, 2026
06:26
Novel and Innovative Hybrid Technique for Type A Aortic Dissection
Published on: March 28, 2025
Subclavian artery stent fracture
C E Lee1, A Y Shaiful, H Hanif
1Department of Medicine, University Malaya Medical Centre, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. leecheeeng@gmail.com
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
|October 20, 2010
Summary
A stent fracture occurred in a dentist one week after left subclavian artery stenosis stenting. This serious complication of endovascular therapy was confirmed by imaging.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Left subclavian artery stenosis is a condition requiring endovascular intervention.
- Stent implantation is a common treatment for arterial stenosis.
- Endovascular therapy carries potential risks and complications.
Observation:
- A 52-year-old dentist underwent stent implantation for left subclavian artery stenosis.
- The patient experienced a stent fracture within one week of the procedure.
- Radiography and computed tomographic angiography (CTA) confirmed the stent fracture into two pieces.
Findings:
- Stent fracture is a significant complication following endovascular procedures.
- Early stent fracture can occur, necessitating further investigation and management.
- Diagnostic imaging plays a crucial role in identifying stent-related complications.
Implications:
- Understanding the incidence and mechanisms of stent fractures is vital for improving patient outcomes.
- This case highlights the importance of vigilant post-procedural monitoring for endovascular interventions.
- Further research into stent design and material may help mitigate fracture risks.
Related Concept Videos
01:12Arteries of the Upper Limbs
The subclavian artery transitions into the axillary artery as it exits the chest and enters the axillary region. This artery is critical for supplying blood to the shoulder area, including the head of the humerus, through the humeral circumflex arteries. As the vessel continues into the upper arm or brachium, it becomes the brachial artery. This artery plays a key role in vascularizing the brachial region and bifurcates at the elbow into several branches. These branches include the deep...
01:10The Arch of Aorta
The coronary arteries, originating from the ascending aorta, bifurcate from two sinuses located within the ascending aorta. Positioned just above the aortic semilunar valve, these sinuses house essential aortic baroreceptors and chemoreceptors, crucial for maintaining cardiac function. The left coronary artery and the right coronary artery branch off from the left posterior and anterior aortic sinuses, respectively.
Encircling the heart, the coronary arteries form a ring-like structure before...
Encircling the heart, the coronary arteries form a ring-like structure before...
01:26Aneurysm III: Interprofessional Care
Aneurysm management involves either conservative medical therapy or surgical intervention, depending on the size and symptoms of the aneurysm. Conservative management is generally reserved for smaller, asymptomatic aneurysms, while larger or symptomatic aneurysms often necessitate surgical repair.Conservative Medical TherapyFor small, asymptomatic aneurysms, particularly abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) less than 5.5 centimeters in diameter, conservative medical therapy is recommended. This...