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Use of half (disarticulated) Palmaz-Schatz stents for thrombus-containing coronary lesions
V K Mehan1, U Kaufmann, C Salzmann
1Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland.
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Half a Palmaz-Schatz stent effectively treated coronary stenoses with thrombus, improving angioplasty outcomes. This stenting approach in patients with thrombus did not lead to stent thrombosis, suggesting a safe and effective method.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Coronary artery stenosis with thrombus formation often leads to suboptimal results after angioplasty.
- The presence of thrombus during stenting increases the risk of stent thrombosis, a serious complication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of partial Palmaz-Schatz stent implantation in patients with coronary stenoses and thrombus.
- To assess the impact of this stenting technique on angioplasty outcomes and the incidence of stent thrombosis.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of eight patients with coronary stenoses and thrombus.
- Implantation of half a Palmaz-Schatz stent for inadequate angioplasty results due to thrombus.
- Assessment of procedural success and follow-up for stent thrombosis.
Main Results:
- Successful stenting was achieved in all eight patients, leading to improved angioplasty results.
- No instances of stent thrombosis were observed in the treated patients during the follow-up period.
- The use of half a Palmaz-Schatz stent was associated with favorable procedural outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Partial Palmaz-Schatz stent implantation is a viable strategy for managing coronary stenoses associated with thrombus.
- This approach can improve angioplasty outcomes while mitigating the risk of stent thrombosis.
- Further research is warranted to confirm these findings in larger patient cohorts.
Abstract:
Coronary stenoses associated with thrombus can lead to poor angioplasty results and increased procedural complications. Stenting in the presence of thrombus is associated with an increased risk of stent thrombosis. We report eight patients in whom half a Palmaz-Schatz stent was implanted for inadequate angioplasty results owing to thrombus. Stenting resulted in improved angioplasty results; no stent thrombosis occurred.