It was reported that the patient experienced dyspnea, and stent damage and occlusion occurred.In (b)(6) 2016, a 2.50x38mm promus premier¿ drug-eluting was implanted for treatment.However, in 2017, the patient started to have difficulties in breathing.The patient contacted the hospital where the procedure was performed but did not receive any call back.Three or four weeks later, the hospital called the patient back and scheduled the patient for a stress test.In the meantime, the patient sought second opinion from a physician from another hospital.Over the following week, the patient's condition worsened to the point of having difficulties getting out of bed in the morning, having no energy, and difficulties in breathing persisted.The patient felt ill, was scared, and was throwing up.In (b)(6) 2017, the patient underwent a nuclear stress test and it was noted that the previously implanted stent was completely smashed and there was all kinds of blockage.The patient was admitted to the second hospital and underwent a heart catheterization.The physician used a balloon catheter to open up the previously implanted stent and the patient started to breath pretty well.The procedure was completed with no further patient complications reported.
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