Stent Embolization Mimicking Acute Myocardial Infarction. (July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Huda, Syed Arqum; Kahlown, Sara Akram; Pathmanathan, Anojan; Farooqi, Muhammad Saad; Charlamb, Mark
• Is Part Of: Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports. Volume 9(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07
• Subjects: deep vein thrombosis -- venous stent embolization -- NSTEMI -- cardiac surgery; Internal medicine -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Periodicals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1177/23247096211036537
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2324-7096

Abstract

Venous thromboembolism is associated with significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated. Anticoagulation is the cornerstone of treatment. Venous stents are a relatively newer entity that are increasingly being used to treat venous stenosis/occlusion. It is a safe procedure, but complications include vein rupture, arterial puncture, retroperitoneal bleeding, and in-stent thrombosis. Stent migration is a rare but potentially fatal complication. We present a case of venous stent embolization to the heart that presented as a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.