Very Late Coronary Stent Infection and Abscess following Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia

Graphical abstract
Highlights • A unique case of S. aureus coronary stent infection occurred 5 years after index PCI. • Prompt diagnosis was made with coronary angiography and echocardiography. • Successful treatment included prolonged antibiotics and surgical intervention. • Delayed coronary stent endothelialization might have contributed to late infection.