Update on Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Recommended Citation
Brilakis ES, Karmpaliotis D, Vo MN, Carlino M, Galassi AR, Boukhris M, Alaswad K, Bryniarski L, Lombardi WL, Banerjee S. Update on coronary chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention. Interventional Cardiology Clinics. 2016 ;5(2):177-186.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2016
Publication Title
Interv Cardiol Clin
Abstract
Chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has significantly evolved during recent years. High success rates are being achieved by experienced centers and operators, but not at less-experienced centers. Use of CTO crossing algorithms can help improve the success and efficiency of these potentially lengthy procedures. There is a paucity of clinical trial data examining clinical outcomes of CTO PCI, which is critical for further adoption and refinement of the procedure. We provide a detailed overview of the clinical evidence and current available crossing strategies, with emphasis on recent developments and techniques.
Medical Subject Headings
Chronic Disease; Clinical Competence; Coronary Angiography; Coronary Occlusion; Humans; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention; Registries; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; Treatment Outcome
PubMed ID
28582202
Volume
5
Issue
2
First Page
177
Last Page
186
