**Cardiogenic Shock Due to Coronary Artery Stent Thrombosis**

Mustafa Yildiz, Dogac Oksen and Ibrahim Akin

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http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.68362

#### **Abstract**

Stent thrombosis is an uncommon but serious complication that causes sudden death or myocardial infarction (MI). A large MI, especially with ST elevation, can cause cardiogenic shock and pose a significant incidence of morbidity and mortality. Largeness of ischemic territory is the main reason that causes cardiogenic shock. The fundamental treatment strategies are immediate coronary revascularization and perfusion support to avoid end organ damage with medically or mechanical in intensive care units. The prevention, incidences, mechanisms, management, and clinical impacts of cardiogenic shock discussed under this topic.

**Keywords:** cardiogenic shock, stent thrombosis, drug-eluting stent, bare-metal stent, bioabsorbable stent, treatment
