(b)(4).It was reported that non-st elevation myocardial infarction (nstemi) occurred.In (b)(6) 2012, the patient was diagnosed with stable angina and was referred for cardiac catheterization.On the same day, the index procedure was performed.The target lesion was a de novo lesion located in the distal left anterior descending (lad) artery with 90% stenosis and was 12 mm long with a reference vessel diameter of 2.3 mm.The target lesion was treated with pre-dilatation and placement of a 2.50x16mm promus element¿ plus drug-eluting stent (des) with 8% residual stenosis.The following day, the patient was discharged on aspirin and clopidogrel.In (b)(6) 2016, the patient presented from rehabilitation facility for hyperglycemia and change in mental status.Upon arrival, the patient was in respiratory distress and required intubation.On evaluation, the patient was diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis with severe metabolic acidosis and was hospitalized on the same day.The patient was treated with intravenous (iv) insulin.Subsequently, on (b)(6) 2016, the patient's cardiac enzymes were noted to be elevated and site reported an event of myocardial infarction (mi).In view of repeat troponins trending downwards, the patient was not recommended for cardiac catheterization and was treated with medication.Thirteen days after, the events were considered as resolved and the patient was discharged on aspirin and clopidogrel.
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