Stent Thrombosis in the Modern Era

Abstract

Stent thrombosis occurred in <1.0% of patients undergoing stenting of native coronary artery lesions and receiving routine antiplatelet therapy with aspirin plus ticlopidine. Procedure-related variables of persistent dissection, total stent length, and final lumen diameter were significantly associated with the probability of stent thrombosis. Continued efforts to eliminate this complication are warranted given the serious clinical consequences.