A nightmare of clopidogrel resistance in a resource-limited setting: case report of subacute stent thrombosis

A nightmare of clopidogrel resistance in a resource-limited setting: case report of subacute stent thrombosis

Abstract Background Stent thrombosis, a life-threatening complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) continues to occur despite effective antiplatelet regimens and improved stenting methods. Noncompliance with dual antiplatelet therapy is the most common etiology; however, in spite of t...

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Main Authors: Pedro Pallangyo, Smita V. Bhalia, Makrina Komba, Zabella S. Mkojera, Henry A. Mayala, Engerasiya Kifai, Peter R. Kisenge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-10-01
Series:The Egyptian Heart Journal
Subjects:
Stent thrombosis
Myocardial infarction
Acute coronary syndrome
Clopidogrel resistance
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Coronary artery disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-023-00408-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-023-00408-8

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