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ArticleCureus2026

Coronary Stent Infection Reimagined: A Non-surgical Victory Against a Rare Cardiac Complication.

Gopala Krishna Medarametla, Rahul Choudhary, Surender Deora, Narendra Bordiya, Ankit Yadav

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Gopala Krishna MedarametlaCardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Jodhpur, IND.
Rahul ChoudharyCardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Jodhpur, IND.
Surender DeoraCardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Jodhpur, IND.
Narendra BordiyaCardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Jodhpur, IND.
Ankit YadavCardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Jodhpur, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bacterial infection of a coronary stent is an exceptionally rare complication. Diagnosing such infections is often difficult due to non-specific clinical features and the limited sensitivity of early imaging studies. However, modalities like coronary angiography, cardiac CT, and PET scans can provide valuable diagnostic insights. Treatment generally involves prolonged intravenous antibiotic therapy, often in conjunction with surgical intervention when feasible. In cases where surgery carries substantial risk, conservative medical management may be considered. This report describes the case of a 36-year-old male patient who developed persistent fever shortly after coronary stent placement. The clinical course, imaging findings, and therapeutic challenges are discussed to highlight the complexities of diagnosing and managing this rare condition.

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bacterial infectioncoronary stentcoronary stent infectiondrug-eluting stentpci (percutaneous coronary intervention)pet scanstte: trans-thoracic echocardiography

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PMID41788124
PMCPMC12956466

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