It has been shown that coronary stenting is associated with long term abnormal endothelial dysfunction causing pronounced vasoconstrictor response to different stimuli. Stent edge vasospasm after coronary stenting may mimic stent edge restenosis, which may lead to an unnecessary intervention. This case report reemphasizes the importance of recognizing coronary vasospasm after stent implantation which may otherwise mislead the interventional cardiologist.
Keywords: Endothelial dysfunction, stent implantation, vasospasm
