Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports (Jul 2021)

Stent Embolization Mimicking Acute Myocardial Infarction

  • Syed Arqum Huda MD,
  • Sara Akram Kahlown MD,
  • Anojan Pathmanathan MD,
  • Muhammad Saad Farooqi FACC,
  • Mark Charlamb MD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096211036537
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9

Abstract

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Venous thromboembolism is associated with significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated. Anticoagulation is the cornerstone of treatment. Venous stents are a relatively newer entity that are increasingly being used to treat venous stenosis/occlusion. It is a safe procedure, but complications include vein rupture, arterial puncture, retroperitoneal bleeding, and in-stent thrombosis. Stent migration is a rare but potentially fatal complication. We present a case of venous stent embolization to the heart that presented as a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.