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It was reported that the lvis jr.Was implanted during stent-assisted coiling of an aneurysm at the right mca bifurcation.There was no reported difficulty deploying the stent at the treatment site.During the procedure, an in-stent thrombus developed and a balloon was used for treatment.Coils were successfully placed in the aneurysm and the thrombus was completely resolved by the end of the procedure.The patient was placed on (b)(6) as dual antiplatelet therapy (dapt), post-procedure.On (b)(6) 2018, approximately one month after the procedure, the patient had a 20-minute episode of left arm numbness and did not have the ability to use her arm during that time.Five days later on (b)(6) 2018, the patient had a second episode with the same symptoms.The patient was admitted to the hospital and detailed imaging studies were performed.It was reported that there was no evidence by imaging of emboli or restricted blood flow.The patient's (b)(6) dosage was increased.A review of images provided by the customer indicated the stent did not appear to be fully apposed to the vessel wall.The patient is reported to be stable and has not had any recurrence of symptoms since her last episode on (b)(6) 2018.The stent remains implanted.
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