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Coronary NIR stent implantation for refractory variant angina
1Division of Invasive Cardiology, Hartcentrum Hasselt, Virga-Jesseziekenhuis, Belgium.
Acta Cardiologica
|October 30, 1998
Summary
A patient with severe variant angina received a NIR stent, resolving symptoms and restenosis. This procedure offers an alternative treatment for refractory vasospastic angina.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
Background:
- Variant angina (vasospastic angina) can be severe and refractory to medical treatment.
- Patients with refractory variant angina face risks including sudden cardiac death.
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) options for variant angina are limited.
Observation:
- A 44-year-old woman presented with severe variant angina unresponsive to maximal medical therapy.
- The patient was considered at high risk for sudden cardiac death.
- A moderate lesion in the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery was identified.
Findings:
- Successful implantation of a non-invasive radiofrequency (NIR) stent was performed on the LAD lesion.
- The patient remained asymptomatic six months post-procedure.
- No in-stent restenosis was observed at the six-month follow-up.
Implications:
- NIR stent implantation is a viable treatment option for refractory variant angina.
- This intervention can improve outcomes and reduce the risk of sudden death in selected patients.
- Further research may explore the long-term efficacy and safety of NIR stents in vasospastic angina.