June 1, 2012EuroIntervention142 citations
View Full PaperLongitudinal stent deformation: a retrospective analysis of frequency and mechanisms
Structured PICO
What are the frequency and mechanisms of longitudinal stent deformation, and is it associated with specific stent types?
P
Population
Patients with coronary stents in a retrospective series
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Intervention
Promus Element stent
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Comparator
Other coronary stents
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Outcome
Frequency and mechanisms of longitudinal stent deformationsafety
Longitudinal stent deformation is a mechanical complication that carries a risk of stent thrombosis and was observed more frequently with the Promus Element stent in this retrospective analysis.
Abstract
Longitudinal stent deformation can occur secondary to a variety of mechanisms and identification is important as, left untreated, it may be associated with a risk of stent thrombosis. Although seen with several different stents, in our series it was more commonly observed with the Promus Element stent.