Case Report
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World J Cardiol. Aug 26, 2024; 16(8): 484-490
Published online Aug 26, 2024. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v16.i8.484
Unloading and successful treatment with bioresorbable stents during percutaneous coronary intervention: A case report
Tao Sun, Ming-Xue Zhang, Yan Zeng, Li-Hua Ruan, Yi Zhang, Cheng-Long Yang, Zhang Qin, Jing Wang, Hai-Mei Zhu, Yun Long
Tao Sun, Ming-Xue Zhang, Li-Hua Ruan, Yi Zhang, Cheng-Long Yang, Zhang Qin, Jing Wang, Yun Long, Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, Hunan Province, China
Yan Zeng, Teaching and Research Section of Chinese Internal Medicine, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, Hunan Province, China
Hai-Mei Zhu, Department of Pain, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, Hunan Province, China
Co-first authors: Tao Sun and Ming-Xue Zhang.
Co-corresponding authors: Hai-Mei Zhu and Yun Long.
Author contributions: Sun T and Zhang MX contribute equally to this study as co-first authors. Zhu HM and Long Y contribute equally to this study as co-corresponding authors; Sun T and Zhang MX reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Zeng Y was the patient’s cardiovascular doctor and interpreted the imaging findings; Ruan LH, Yang CL, and Qin Z analyzed and interpreted the imaging findings; Wang J reviewed the literature; Zhu HM and Long Y was responsible for revising the manuscript and for providing intellectual contributions; all authors approved the final version to be submitted.
Supported by Health Commission of Hunan Province, No. 202203014389; Chinese Medicine Research Project of Hunan Province, No. A2023051; and the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province, No. 2024JJ9414.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Yun Long, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 95 Shaoshan Road, Yuhua District, Changsha 410007, Hunan Province, China. wwlyf@126.com
Received: April 30, 2024
Revised: July 4, 2024
Accepted: July 19, 2024
Published online: August 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Percutaneous coronary intervention plays a vital role in the treatment of coronary artery diseases. Recently, considerable attention has been given to bioresorbable stents (BRS), which can relieve coronary artery occlusions and reduce vascular stenosis. BRS can be absorbed or degraded, which helps restore vascular endothelial function and normalize systolic and diastolic functions. However, reports of clinical cases of BRS-unloading have been limited. Here, we present a case of BRS unloading and successful rescue, providing a practical treatment plan for such clinical scenarios.