Factors contributing to the post surgical prothrombotic state, predisposing to coronary stent thrombosis: There is an increased release of cytokines and neuroendocrine inflammatory mediator release. Platelet adhesiveness is
Stent thrombosis in the setting of surgery Stent thrombosis is a serious complication, which is more likely with drug eluting stents (DES) than bare metal stents (BMS). This
Drugs with reversible anti platelet action While the antiplatelet actions of clopidogrel and prasugrel are irreversible, that of the following drugs are reversible: Dipyridamole Cilostazol NSAIDS (non steroidal
Withholding anti platelet therapy in those with coronary stents Five to ten percent of patients who have been implanted a coronary stent will need a surgery within the
Who needs a Pacemaker? Anyone with chronic, symptomatic bradycardia Asymptomatic life threatening bradycardia in following situations: Long pauses more than 3 sec while awake Heart rate less than
Cardiology X-ray Quiz This X-ray chest PA view shows a prominent main pulmonary artery segment. Right pulmonary artery shadow is also slightly more prominent. Left pulmonary artery does
Risk factors for stent thrombosis Risk factors for stent thrombosis can be divided into those due to unfavourable anatomical characteristics or procedural characteristics and those due to unfavourable
