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Thrombus-Demarcated Stenting with Dual-Contrast Imaging: A Novel Approach for Late-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial
Mustafa Oguz1, Tayyar Akbulut2, Faysal Saylik2
1Department of Cardiology, Sultan Abdülhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Insights
Successful revascularization of total occluded coronary lesions with dense thrombus is crucial for acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. A novel thrombus-demarcated stenting technique offers an alternative when predilatation fails and optical coherence tomography is unavailable.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Management
Background:
- Revascularization success in acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) with dense thrombus is vital for patient prognosis.
- Stenting without thrombus dispersion can improve outcomes in these challenging lesions.
- Unsuccessful predilatation poses a significant hurdle in achieving successful revascularization.
Observation:
- A novel "thrombus-demarcated stenting" technique utilizing a dual-contrast imaging approach was employed.
- This technique was applied in a case of late-inferior STEMI with a total occluded coronary lesion.
- Predilatation attempts were unsuccessful prior to the implementation of this novel stenting method.
Findings:
- The thrombus-demarcated stenting with dual-contrast imaging successfully navigated the occluded lesion.
- This approach allowed for effective stent placement despite prior difficulties with predilatation.
- The technique provided clear visualization of the thrombus, guiding precise stent deployment.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates a viable alternative strategy for complex STEMI interventions.
- The dual-contrast imaging approach can enhance procedural safety and efficacy in thrombus-rich lesions.
- This technique is particularly valuable in centers lacking advanced imaging modalities like optical coherence tomography.
Abstract:
The success of revascularization in the total occluded coronary lesion with dense thrombus burden is important for the short- and long-term prognosis of patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). In these lesions, stenting without dispersing the thrombus can increase the success of revascularization without fatal complications. The aim of this case is to demonstrate the newly developed thrombus-demarcated stenting with dual-contrast imaging approach after unsuccessful predilatation in a late-inferior STEMI. In centers where optical coherence tomography is not available, this technique can be used as an alternative.
