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During a procedure prompted by an acute mi two resolute onyx rx coronary drug eluting stents, 3.0 x 34mm and a 3.0 x 15mm, were used to treat a moderately calcified, moderately tortuous lesion exhibiting 90% stenosis in the mid distal right coronary artery (rca).The devices were inspected with no issues noted.The lesion was not pre-dilated.The devices did not pass through any previously deployed stents.Resistance was not encountered.Excessive force was not used.It was reported that 4-6 hours after the stents were implanted stent thrombosis occurred.Two additional resolute onyx stents, 3.0 x 18mm and a 3.5 x 15mm, were used to treat the stent thrombosis in the proximal rca.It was reported that a dissection occurred in the proximal rca above the 3.00x15mm resolute onyx stent.It was stated that it was unknown if the dissection was caused by a stent or due to anatomy.The patient is stable and doing well in icu.
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