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TCTAP C-122

Stent Fracture

By Gregorius Didi

Presenter

Gregorius Didi

Authors

Gregorius Didi1

Affiliation

Putri Hijau Hospital, Indonesia1,
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TCTAP C-122
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Stent Fracture

Gregorius Didi1

Putri Hijau Hospital, Indonesia1,

Clinical Information

Patient initials or Identifier Number

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Relevant Clinical History and Physical Exam

Patient came with chest discomfort and uncontrolled diabetes, and past history of PCI (2013,2015,2018,2021). We did PCI and put stent on LAD. After 2 months, he came again with the same symptoms, then we performed angiography.
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Relevant Test Results Prior to Catheterization

From the last angiography, we found that there was a stent fracture.

Relevant Catheterization Findings

Stent fracture

Interventional Management

Procedural Step

The patient comes to the hospital with complaints of chest discomfort and uncontrolled blood sugar. Previously, the patient had stent (PCI) installation in 2013, 2015, 2018 and 2021. Currently, the patient came back after about two months of installing a stent (PCI) in the mid LAD with the same complaints, namely chest discomfort and high sugar levels. We did angiography and we got a stent fracture in the mid LAD, then we did an IVUS examination to confirm the morning of the stent fracture and determine the type of fracture. After knowing the exact location of the stent fracture, we did the preparation using a Cutting Balloon and we put DES in the mid LAD (the place where the fracture was).

Case Summary

Stent fracture can occur at any time; it is most common in RCA. However, in this case, it occurred in LAD. And when using Imaging (IVUS) we can more definitely see and confirm the lesions or fractures that occur.