Objective To evaluate the frequency, risk factors, and outcomes of definite ST in developing
and resource-constrained countries like Pakistan, where PCIs, including primary PCI,
complex PCI, and PCI in high-risk populations, are performed routinely. Methods This
observational cross-sectional study included all patients who underwent primary and
complex high PCI between 2012 and 2017 at TABBA Heart Institute (THI), Karachi, Pakistan.
Results We included a total of 6587 patients in our study, and among the enrolled sample …

Background: Definite stent thrombosis presents a significant challenge in the field of
interventional cardiology, necessitating an in-depth understanding of its incidence, risk
factors, and clinical outcomes. Objective: To determine the frequency, identify the risk
factors, and evaluate the clinical outcomes associated with definite stent thrombosis in
patients who underwent coronary artery stent implantation. Methods: This retrospective
observational study was conducted at the Peshawar Institute of Cardiology from March 2022 …