ABSTRACT Background When stents are implanted in the thrombotic environment, they may cause coronary emboli, with increased risk of no-reflow and clinical complications. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of delayed stenting in patients with acute coronary syndromes and thrombus-laden coronary arteries using the direct oral anticoagulant apixaban in combination to dual antiplatelet therapy. Methods We included 11 consecutive patients. After first coronariography, patients received treatment with aspirin, clopidogrel and apixaban for 7 days. Another angiography/intervention […]
