Health Dictionary
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Stent infection
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Coronary artery stent infection is a rare complication of intracoronary stent placement.
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
The incubation period is less than one month. Most often the infection is due to staphylococcus aureus.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Coronary artery stent infection has occured in approximately 2 dozen cases as of 2012.
Natural History, Complications, Prognosis
Natural History, Complications, Prognosis
The condition is associated with serious morbidity and a high mortality
Treatment
Treatment
Medical and potentially surgical therapy is required.
References
References
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