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Review
. 2015 May;40(3):417-22.
doi: 10.1007/s00059-013-3947-3. Epub 2013 Oct 25.

Are we aware of stent fracture?

R D Acar  1 , M Bulut, M Akcakoyun
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Review

Are we aware of stent fracture?

R D Acar et al. Herz. 2015 May.

Abstract

Drug-eluting stents (DESs) have dramatically reduced the rates of in-stent restenosis compared with those of bare-metal stents. DES placement is frequently followed by high-pressure postdilatation to prevent incomplete stent apposition that may cause a further stent fracture (SF). SF may remain asymptomatic but it is an important cause of stent thrombosis, can be difficult to diagnose, and may be life-threatening.

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