Serial long-term evaluation of neointimal stent coverage and thrombus after sirolimus-eluting stent implantation by use of coronary angioscopy
Serial long-term evaluation of neointimal stent coverage and thrombus after sirolimus-eluting stent implantation by use of coronary angioscopy
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DOI:
10.1136/hrt.2007.132555
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发表时间:
2007-11-01
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影响因子:
5.7
通讯作者:
Mizuno, Kyoichi
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作者:
Takano, Masamichi;Yamamoto, Masanori;Mizuno, Kyoichi
Objective: Progression of neointimal stent coverage ( NSC) and changes in thrombus were evaluated serially by coronary angioscopy for up to 2 years after sirolimus- eluting stent ( SES) implantation.Methods: Serial angioscopic observations were performed in 20 segments of 20 patients at baseline, at 6 months and at 2 years after SES implantation. NSC was classified as follows: 0, uncovered struts; 1, visible struts through thin neointima; or 2, no visible struts. In each patient, maximum and minimum NSC was evaluated. Existence of thrombus was also examined.Results: The maximum NSC increased from 6 months to 2 years ( mean ( SD) 1.2 ( 0.4) vs 1.8 ( 0.4), respectively, p = 0.005), while the minimum NSC did not change ( 0.7 ( 0.5) vs 0.8 ( 0.4), respectively, p = 0.25). The prevalence of patients with uncovered struts did not decrease from 6 months to 2 years ( 35% vs 20%, respectively, p = 0.29). Although there were no thrombus- related adverse events, new thrombus formation was found in 5% of 6- month, and in 20% of 2- year follow- up evaluations. The prevalence of thrombus inside the SES at baseline, 6 months and 2 years was similar ( 40%, 40% and 30%, respectively; p = NS).Conclusions: Neointimal growth inside the SES progressed heterogeneously. Uncovered struts persisted in 20% of the patients for up to 2 years and subclinical thrombus formation was not uncommon.