Very late thrombosis in a bare metal stent: an under-recognized problem.

Recent publications have emphasized the concept that restenosis of a bare metal stent is not as clinically benign as previously believed. A case of very late (seven years) thrombosis after implantation of a bare metal stent is described. While doubts on the long-term safety of drug-eluting stents are debated, registry data and clinical reports suggest that the long-term safety of coronary bare metal stent implantation should also be reconsidered.