Open AccessDeferring stent optimization in stent thrombosis: A novel approach for STEMI management—Insights from a case series
Author(s) -
Cioffi Giacomo Maria,
Madanchi Mehdi,
Bossard Matthias,
Cuculi Florim
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3697
Subject(s) - medicine , stent , thrombus , embolization , radiology , surgery
Treatment of ST represents a challenge. The presence of large amounts of thrombus combined with stent optimization increase the risk of distal embolization. A two‐step strategy of stent implantation and deferred stent optimization might be appropriated. We hereby present three clinical cases of ST successfully treated with a two‐step approach.