Who is responsible for the consequences? A case of stent thrombosis subsequent to noncompliance with post angioplasty treatment regimen

J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2014 Jan-Mar;26(1):102-3.

Abstract

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of mortality internationally and in Pakistan. Angioplasty has been proven to be an effective treatment for CAD. Stent thrombosis is a known but preventable complication of angioplasty. Several factors may lead to stent thrombosis with non-compliance with the prescribed drug regimen, being one of the most important factors. We report a case of stent thrombosis after four months of angioplasty. After exploring of patient's post angioplasty routines, it was found that the patient was non-compliant with the prescribed anti- platelets and other prescribed drugs. This time the patient presented with another acute myocardial infarction, and he went through angioplasty again.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty / adverse effects
  • Angioplasty / methods*
  • Cardiovascular Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Coronary Stenosis / complications
  • Coronary Stenosis / drug therapy*
  • Coronary Stenosis / prevention & control
  • Coronary Stenosis / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis
  • Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy*
  • Myocardial Infarction / etiology
  • Myocardial Infarction / prevention & control
  • Patient Compliance*
  • Recurrence
  • Stents / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Cardiovascular Agents