Stent fracture: how frequently is it recognized?

Heart Views. 2013 Apr;14(2):72-81. doi: 10.4103/1995-705X.115501.

Abstract

In spite of there being several case reports, coronary stent fracture is not a well-recognized entity and incidence rates are likely to be underestimated. In this article, we review different aspects of stent fracture, including incidence, classification, predictors, outcome, diagnosis, and management.

Keywords: Complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI); instent restenosis; stent fracture; stent thrombosis.