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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Venous stents (VS) are crucial for treating central and peripheral venous stenoses.
  • Stent embolization into a cardiac chamber represents a rare but severe complication.
  • Arteriovenous graft stenosis is a common issue in patients requiring hemodialysis.

Observation:

  • A 61-year-old male patient with a recently stented AVG venous stenosis presented with symptoms suggestive of infection.
  • Imaging revealed migration of the venous stent into the right ventricle.
  • Blood cultures confirmed Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates a rare instance of venous stent embolization into the right ventricle.
  • The complication occurred in the context of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.
  • This highlights the potential for VS migration following AVG stenosis intervention.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of vigilance for stent migration as a complication of venous stenting procedures.
  • Co-existing bacteremia may influence the risk or presentation of stent migration.
  • Further investigation into the mechanisms and preventative strategies for VS migration, especially in infected patients, is warranted.