A Newly Developed Stent Thrombus Related to Optical Coherence Tomography.
10.4070/kcj.2008.38.12.674
- Author:
Yong Sung SEO
1
;
Jin Sun KIM
;
Jung Myung LEE
;
Ji Young SON
;
Kwang Joon KIM
;
Woong KIM
;
Jung Sun KIM
;
Young Guk KO
;
Donghoon CHOI
;
Yangsoo JANG
Author Information
1. Division of Cardiology, Yonsei Cardiovascular Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kjs1218@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Optical coherence tomography;
Thrombosis
- MeSH:
Balloon Occlusion;
Erythrocytes;
Inflation, Economic;
Plaque, Atherosclerotic;
Stents;
Thrombosis;
Tomography, Optical Coherence
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
2008;38(12):674-676
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a useful coronary imaging tool for atherosclerotic plaque characterization and stent evaluation. However, proximal balloon inflation is required in order to reduce signal changes caused by red blood cells and to acquire a clear image. One rare acute complication related to proximal balloon occlusion is micro-thrombus formation. We report a case of multiple, acute micro-thrombi forming after an OCT procedure, despite the use of appropriate prevention for intracoronary thrombus formation.
