Role of Angiographically Identifiable Thrombus on Long-term Luminal Renarrowing After Coronary Angioplasty

Abstract

Our results indicate that the presence of angiographically identifiable thrombus at the time of the angioplasty is associated with higher restenosis. The mechanism by which this occurs is through vessel occlusion at follow-up angiography. Measures aimed at improving outcome in this group of patients should be focused in this direction.