Vol 70, No 6 (2012)
Invasive cardiology
Published online: 2012-06-20
Coronary artery aneurysm after implantation of an endothelial progenitor cell capturing stent
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.78878
Kardiol Pol 2012;70(6):641-644.
Abstract
The GenousTM stent coated with anti-CD34 antibodies has been designed to accelerate healing of the vessel by attracting
circulating endothelial progenitor cells. Rapid restoration of a functional endothelial layer with a full coverage of the stent
struts aims to minimise arterial injury after coronary stenting and to prevent thrombus formation and neointima proliferation.
We report a case of a 56 year-old man who developed a coronary artery aneurysm after the implantation of a GenousTM stent
due to an edge restenosis in sirolimus-eluting stent. We present diagnostics of our patient with the application of intravascular
ultrasound and coronary computed tomography angiography, discuss his management, and hypothesise about the pathomechanism
of aneurysm formation.
Keywords: endothelial progenitor cell capturing stentaneurysmIVUS