INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY 

Minerva Cardioangiologica 2002 October;50(5):463-8

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language: English

Have we solved the problem of late thrombosis?

Ajani A. E., Cheneau E., Leborgne L., Wolfram R., Waksman R.

Late thrombosis (angiographic total occlusion associated with an acute coronary syndrome) is potentially a life-threatening complication after intracoronary radiation therapy. This review is intended to explore the pre-clinical and clinical evidence for late thrombosis, discuss the etiology, and provide guidelines for future management. Although we have gained a greater understanding of this complex entity, further research is required to curtail late thrombosis rates.