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Advancements in Case Studies

Stent Embolization

Submission:January 18, 2024;Published: February 06, 2024

DOI: 10.31031/AICS.2023.04.000582

ISSN 2639-0531
Volume4 Issue2

Abstract

Although the number of PCI procedures has significantly increased over the years, the severe complications are rare. Stent embolization is a rare complication of coronary stenting, at a rate of 0.2%. We report on a case with a 64-year-old man admitted to the emergency department with unstable angina and stent embolization during the coronary angiography and successful retrieval of a coronary stent from the left anterior descending (LAD) artery, which migrated to the left popliteal artery. The stent was finally removed surgically.

Keywords:Stent embolization; Coronary complication; Popliteal artery

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