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Published on: April 17, 2021
Current status of percutaneous coronary intervention of chronic total occlusion
1Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China. ge.junbo@zs-hospital.sh.cn
Abstract:
This paper describes the current status of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for totally occluded coronary arteries. Chronic total occlusion is associated with 10%-20% of all PCI procedures. Results show that opening an occluded vessel, especially one supplying a considerable area of myocardium, may be beneficial for a patient's angina relief and heart function. We describe the devices used currently in re-canalization such as new wires, microcatheters (including Tonus and Cosair) and intravascular ultrasound guidance. Different techniques to improve the success rate and reduce complications are discussed in detail.
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