Case Report
Stent Embolization in the Current Era of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: a NUHCS Experience
Marianne C. Sy,1 Mark Y. Chan1
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Abstract
In the current era of percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary stent dislodgement is an uncommon but recognized complication. We present a case of stent embolization and its management strategy.
Keywords
Public Health-Management Strategy Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Stent Dislodgement Stent Embolization
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References
1. Brilakis ES, Best JM, Elesber A, et al. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2005.
2. Egebrecht H, Haude M, von Birgelen C, et al. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2000.
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About this Article
TitleStent Embolization in the Current Era of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: a NUHCS Experience
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Journal
>> 21:2
Online Date
21 November 2019
DOI
10.7603/s40602-013-0003-8
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2315-4551
Publisher
ASEAN Federation of Cardiology
Public Health
Management Strategy
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Stent Dislodgement
Author Affiliations
Stent Embolization
Author Affiliations
1. Adult clinical and interventional cardiologist, Metropolitan Medical Centre, 1357 G, masangkay st, Sta Cruz, Manila, Philippines
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2. Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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Marianne C. Sy
marianne_symd@yahoo.com