Title name-vanishing stent phenomenon on optical coherence tomography in a mycotic coronary aneurysm: a case report
This case highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and management in coronary stent infections. The 'vanishing stent phenomenon' on OCT demonstrated severe infection-related stent damage. PET-CT, OCT imaging, and prompt surgical with antibiotic interventions were crucial in treating this life-threatening complication, emphasizing vigilance after PCI for persistent symptoms.
Authors
- Jamal Yusuf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0621-1509)
- Ankur Gautam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4207-9966)
Institutions
- Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal - Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytaf163
- Primary Topic
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00