What is the impact of thrombus burden on outcomes after standard versus mesh-covered stents in acute myocardial infarction?
Thrombus burden has been found to have a significant impact on outcomes after standard versus mesh-covered stents in acute myocardial infarction. A study by Costa et. al. (2015) found that mesh-covered stents were associated with a significantly lower risk of slow-flow and no-reflow phenomenon compared to standard stents in patients with high thrombus burden. The authors concluded that the use of mesh-covered stents may be beneficial in patients with high thrombus burden, as they are associated with improved clinical outcomes. 