PCI in the Patient with Angiographically Visible Thrombus
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The presence of angiographically apparent thrombosis associated with adverse outcomes during the performance of PCI.
Treatment
Glycoprotein 2b3a inhibition
Thrombus Aspiration
Direct Stenting
It has been speculated that the direct stenting minimizes distal embolization. This approach has been associated with reduced risk of myonecrosis in meta-analyses.
Intracoronary Fibrinolytic Therapy
Distal Protection
Distal protection has been associated with a reduced risk of myonecrosis, particularly in saphenous vein graft lesions. It's utility native coronary arteries is not well demonstrated.