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  • Interventional Cardiology

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  • Outcomes for chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have significantly improved due to advancements in equipment and techniques.
  • Global collaboration has led to the identification of widely accepted best practices for CTO-PCI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline 7 common principles that represent best practices for CTO-PCI.
  • To emphasize the importance of these principles for achieving high success rates and managing complications.

Main Methods:

  • Identification and synthesis of 7 guiding principles for CTO-PCI through global collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Review of established techniques including dual coronary angiography, microcatheter use, antegrade and retrograde approaches, and lesion preparation.

Main Results:

  • The 7 principles cover indications, planning, guidewire manipulation, crossing strategies, technique adaptation, operator expertise, and stenting.
  • Experienced operators and centers adhering to these principles achieve high success and acceptable complication rates.

Conclusions:

  • Widespread adoption of these 7 principles is essential for improving CTO-PCI outcomes.
  • Further research, education, and training are needed to develop simpler, safer CTO crossing and revascularization strategies and enhance adoption by less experienced centers.