(b)(6).It was reported that chest pain and coronary restenosis occurred.In (b)(6) 2017, clinical status assessment indicated that the patient's qualifying condition was unstable angina.Subsequently, the patient was referred for cardiac catheterization and index procedure was performed.The target lesion was located in the mid right coronary artery (rca) with 95% stenosis and was 10mm long with a reference vessel diameter of 3.5mm.The target lesion was treated with pre-dilatation and placement of a 3.50x16mm study stent.Following post-dilatation the residual stenosis was 9%.On the same day, the patient was discharged on dual antiplatelet therapy.In (b)(6) 2018, the patient presented for follow-up of coronary artery disease.The patient complained of exertional chest pain.The patient was treated with beta blockers and calcium channel blocker but was without much improvement.The patient was recommended for cardiac catheterization due to anginal symptoms despite medical therapy.The following day, the patient presented for cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography revealed 90% proximal to mid stenosis just before the stented segment consistent with edge restenosis.It was treated with balloon angioplasty and placement 3.5 x 28mm synergy drug eluting stent following which residual stenosis was less than 10% with timi 3 flow.On the same day, the event was considered resolved.
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