A Case of Stentocarditis, Rare Complication of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Abstract

Fever occurs sometimes, usually transiently after coronary catheterization. We report a very rare case that suggests persistent high fever and systemic inflammation caused by stentocarditis induced by percutaneous coronary catheterization in a chronic total occlusion of the right coronary artery. The most important point to remember is that timely detection requires a high index of suspicion and early appropriate treatment is very important in preventing mortality.