Consequences and Management of Excessive Ostial Stent Protrusion: A Case Report
Arditya Damarkusuma,
Paula Mota,
Billal Patel
et al.
Abstract:Aorto-ostial lesions, especially in the right coronary artery, may be challenging due to their morphological and anatomical features, more so when there is a previous stent which may be protruding. Little is known about the long-term safety of protruding stents and results of re-intervention. Presented here is a case of restenosis of a markedly protruding stent at the right coronary ostium. This case was unusual in its 10-year longevity. Intravascular ultrasound-guided in-stent restenosis intervention using wi… Show more
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