Late Thrombosis of Sirolimus-Eluting Stent: A Multifactorial Problem

Figure 1

Consecutive coronary angiograms are shown in the LAO view. (a) Tight, thrombotic lesion (arrow) of the angulated part of the LAD artery. (b) Good angiographic result is achieved after implantation of a $2.5\times 18$ mm sirolimus-eluting stent. (c) Thrombotic occlusion (arrow) 9 months after the stent implantation. (d) Final angiographic result after successive inflations of a $3.0\times 20$ mm noncompliant balloon.

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