Abstract
Background/Purpose: Knowledge concerning subacute stent thrombosis (SST) following primary stenting for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is not widely available. We studied the incidence, predictors, and clinical outcomes of SST following STEMI. Methods: We analyzed data from 455 consecutive patients who underwent primary stenting for STEMI. Baseline clinical characteristics, coronary angiographic features, medication and outcome were compared in patients with and without SST. Results: SST occurred in 17 patients, and the incidence was 3.7%. Univariate predictors of SST were being a current smoker (53.0% vs. 82.4%, p = 0.01), Killip class ≥ II (38.4% vs. 58.8%, p = 0.05), no coronary re-flow after stenting (6.2% vs. 17.6%, p = 0.05) and lack of coprescription with a statin (39.5% vs. 5.9%, p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 430-437 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association |
Volume | 109 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2010 |
Keywords
- acute myocardial infarction
- statin
- stent
- thrombosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine