Coronary artery spatial distribution of chronic total occlusions: Insights from a large US registry
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26844
Abstract: To assess the spatial distribution of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) within the coronary arteries and describe procedural strategies and outcomes during CTO percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). read more here.
Keywords: coronary artery; total occlusions; chronic total; spatial distribution ... See more keywords
Rotational atherectomy in the subadventitial space to allow safe and successful chronic total occlusion recanalization: Pushing the limit further
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27035
Abstract: Dissection and re‐entry (DR) techniques have played a key role in the increase of success rates of chronic total occlusion (CTO) recanalization. DR usually allows wiring complex occlusions, even in case of important calcification. In… read more here.
Keywords: recanalization; rotational atherectomy; subadventitial space; chronic total ... See more keywords
Intracoronary snaring of the retrograde guidewire: How to overcome extreme takeoff angles in chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27324
Abstract: Extreme angulation of coronary artery takeoff represents a challenge for wiring and device advancement in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This anatomic feature is particularly adverse in cases of chronic total occlusion (CTO) of the ostial‐proximal… read more here.
Keywords: overcome extreme; percutaneous coronary; chronic total; coronary intervention ... See more keywords
Ostial right coronary chronic total occlusion: Transesophageal echocardiographic guidance for retrograde aortic re‐entry
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27379
Abstract: As antegrade options are limited, intervention upon the ostial right coronary artery (RCA) chronic total occlusion (CTO) warrants a retrograde approach. Landmarks for an aggressive approach are concerning as passage of stiff guidewires or electrocautery… read more here.
Keywords: ostial right; chronic total; right coronary; passage ... See more keywords
Subadventitial stenting around occluded stents: A bailout technique to recanalize in‐stent chronic total occlusions
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27472
Abstract: To evaluate the outcomes of subadventitial stenting (SS) around occluded stents for recanalizing in‐stent chronic total occlusions (IS‐CTOs). read more here.
Keywords: stenting around; subadventitial stenting; occluded stents; stent chronic ... See more keywords
The impact of coronary chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention upon donor vessel fractional flow reserve and instantaneous wave‐free ratio: Implications for physiology‐guided PCI in patients with CTO
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.27587
Abstract: To investigate the immediate and short term impact of right coronary artery (RCA) chronic total coronary occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) upon collateral donor vessel fractional flow reserve (FFR) and instantaneous wave‐free ratio (iFR). read more here.
Keywords: physiology; donor vessel; coronary intervention; percutaneous coronary ... See more keywords
Optimal medical therapy vs. coronary revascularization for patients presenting with chronic total occlusion: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials and propensity score adjusted studies
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28037
Abstract: The optimal management of patients with coronary chronic total occlusions (CTO) remains controversial. This meta‐analysis aims to compare percutaneous coronary intervention of CTO (CTO‐PCI) versus optimal medical therapy (OMT) in CTO patients. read more here.
Keywords: optimal medical; medical therapy; chronic total; meta analysis ... See more keywords
Procedure failure of chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention in an algorithm driven contemporary Asia‐Pacific Chronic Total Occlusion Club (APCTO Club) multicenter registry
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28064
Abstract: With the evolution of chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) technique and equipment, the success rate of CTO PCI has improved over the years. We examined the failed cases in this expert registry… read more here.
Keywords: club; coronary intervention; percutaneous coronary; chronic total ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety of bivalirudin during percutaneous coronary intervention in high‐bleeding‐risk elderly patients with chronic total occlusion: A prospective randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28087
Abstract: To assess the efficacy and safety of bivalirudin during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for chronic total occlusion (CTO) in high‐bleeding‐risk elderly patients. read more here.
Keywords: efficacy safety; bivalirudin percutaneous; percutaneous coronary; coronary intervention ... See more keywords
Impact of revascularization versus medical therapy alone for chronic total occlusion management in older patients
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28163
Abstract: Chronic total occlusions (CTOs) are present in more than one third of older patients with myocardial ischemia, but controversy remains about the best therapeutic approach. read more here.
Keywords: versus medical; impact revascularization; medical therapy; revascularization versus ... See more keywords
Exercise testing after chronic total coronary occlusion revascularization in patients with STEMI and a concurrent CTO: A subanalysis of the EXPLORE‐trial
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28282
Abstract: To assess the effect of chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention (CTO PCI) on ventricular ectopy (VE) and symptomatology during exercise testing. read more here.
Keywords: cto; testing chronic; exercise testing; chronic total ... See more keywords