Intractable Prinzmetal's angina three months after implantation of sirolimus-eluting stent

J Invasive Cardiol. 2008 Nov;20(11):E306-9.

Abstract

Sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) prevent neointimal proliferation and have been widely used to treat stenotic lesions in coronary arteries because of a significant reduction of restenosis in comparison with bare-metal stents. Sirolimus, however, may cause endothelial dysfunction by damage to vascular endothelium or impairing vascular repair. Recent studies report the occurrence of exercise- or acetylcholine-induced coronary vasoconstriction in the vessel segments adjacent to the SES. We report here a clinical case of intractable Prinzmetal's angina 3 months after SES implantation and recommend extended, thorough follow up of patients who have undergone SES implantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angina Pectoris, Variant / etiology*
  • Drug-Eluting Stents / adverse effects*
  • Endothelium, Vascular / drug effects*
  • Endothelium, Vascular / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Sirolimus / administration & dosage
  • Sirolimus / adverse effects*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Sirolimus