Abstract
We report the long-term outcome of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in 12 HIV-infected patients. Two patients died from a HIV-related infection and seven patients suffered from severe clinical and/or angiographic restenosis requiring additional interventions or causing severe angina pectoris. Only three patients remained symptom free. We conclude that HIV-infected patients should be considered as high risk group and treated routinely with drug-eluting stents.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 879-881 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Antiretroviral drugs
- Restenosis
- Stents