Fractured and embolized coronary stent mimicking significant internal carotid stenosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe the case of 77-year-old woman who underwent five coronary angiographies in 9 months due to in-stent re-stenosis of Cypher-Stents, and who finally required coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. Preoperative investigations revealed a significant internal carotid stenosis, which was due to a fractured and embolized Cypher-Stent.
Medical subject headings
- Carotid Artery, Internal
- Carotid Stenosis
- Coronary Restenosis
- Embolism
- Stents