[Unexpected complication of anticoagulation after implantation of a coronary stent]

Z Kardiol. 1992 Mar;81(3):180-1.
[Article in German]

Abstract

After stent implantation there is a high risk of acute stent thrombosis. Therefore, a very aggressive anticoagulation drug regimen is necessary. Two patients developed large hematomas of the upperarm that where presumably caused by automatic blood pressure measuring equipment or by a tourniquet used during blood collection. In one patient a complete paralysis of the ulnar and radial nerves resulted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary*
  • Anticoagulants / administration & dosage
  • Anticoagulants / adverse effects*
  • Arm Injuries / etiology
  • Aspirin / administration & dosage
  • Aspirin / adverse effects
  • Blood Pressure Monitors
  • Coronary Disease / blood
  • Coronary Disease / therapy*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Hematoma / blood
  • Hematoma / chemically induced*
  • Heparin / administration & dosage
  • Heparin / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Phenprocoumon / administration & dosage
  • Phenprocoumon / adverse effects
  • Prothrombin Time
  • Stents*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Heparin
  • Phenprocoumon
  • Aspirin