Coronary Stent Thrombosis in COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review of Cases Reported Worldwide

Viruses. 2022 Jan 27;14(2) doi: 10.3390/v14020260.
Abstract

Approximately 5 million percutaneous coronary interventions are performed worldwide annually. Therefore, stent-related complications pose a serious public health concern. Stent thrombosis, although rare, is usually catastrophic, often associated with extensive myocardial infarction or death. Because little progress has been made in outcomes following stent thrombosis, ongoing research is focusing on further understanding the predictors as well as frequency and timing in various patient subgroups. Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), a viral illness caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), activates inflammatory mechanisms that potentially create a prothrombotic environment and increases the risk of local micro thromboembolism and all types of stent thrombosis. In-stent thrombosis occurrence increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there is still lack of comprehensive studies describing this population. This review and worldwide analysis of coronary stent thrombosis cases related to COVID-19 summarizes all available data.

Metadata
KEYWORDS: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; coronary artery; stent thrombosis
MESH HEADINGS: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; COVID-19; Case-Control Studies; Coronary Thrombosis; Coronary Vessels; Global Health; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention; Stents
Study Details
Study Design: Systematic Review
Language: eng
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