Simultaneous Thrombosis of Two Drug-Eluting Stents After Discontinuation of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for a Day

Abstract

Stent thrombosis is rare but can lead to potential severe consequence. The incidence is relative higher in drug-eluting sent than bare-metal stent implantation. Dual antiplatelet therapy is the major treatment to avoid early and late stent thrombosis. Simultaneous two stents thrombosis is rare. Although mechanical or/and procedure factors may predispose to stent thrombosis occurred, simultaneous two stents thrombosis implies possibly ineffective antiplatelet therapy. We report a case with simultaneous two stent thrombosis and complicated with cardiogenic shock after lost antiplatelet therapy for one day. We try to emphasize to properly educate patients about the importance of continuous drug use to avoid catastrophic tragedy.




Cardiol Res. 2012;3(6):281-283
doi: https://doi.org/10.4021/cr242e