Acute coronary syndrome due to complete bare metal stent fracture in the right coronary artery

Int J Cardiol. 2010 Mar 18;139(3):e44-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.11.010. Epub 2008 Nov 29.

Abstract

Stent fracture (SF) was suggested to be an unusual cause of restenosis after drug eluting-stent implantation. However, angiographically visible complete SF after bare metal stent (BMS) implantation is extremely rare. Here we report a case of SF of a BMS representing with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). To our knowledge, this is the first report of early fracture of a BMS in the right coronary artery, resulting in ACS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / etiology*
  • Coronary Angiography*
  • Coronary Vessels / pathology
  • Coronary Vessels / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metals
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Failure / adverse effects*
  • Stents / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Metals