Deferring stent optimization in stent thrombosis: A novel approach for STEMI management—Insights from a case series

Abstract

Abstract Treatment of ST represents a challenge. The presence of large amounts of thrombus combined with stent optimization increase the risk of distal embolization. A two‐step strategy of stent implantation and deferred stent optimization might be appropriated. We hereby present three clinical cases of ST successfully treated with a two‐step approach.

Keywords

• distal embolization
• optical coherence tomography
• PCI
• STEMI
• microvascular obstruction
• stent thrombosis