Chronic total occlusions (CTO)

CLI Perspectives

Strategies for Failed Antegrade Approach for Infrainguinal CTOs

12/21/2020

I don’t think there is such a thing as a “straightforward CTO” in below-the-knee vessels, since even a short occlusion can pose a significant challenge at times.

I don’t think there is such a...

12/21/2020

Cath Lab Digest

Case Report

Multilevel CTO Crossing and Treatment

01/01/2020

Mason Nagel ;

George L. Adams , MD, MHS, MBA, FACC, FSCAI;

This case utilizes a personalized approach for access, crossing, and treatment in order to achieve the best outcomes for the patient.

This case utilizes a...

01/01/2020

Cath Lab Digest

Case Report

Multilevel CTO Crossing and Treatment

12/04/2019

Mason Nagel ;

George L. Adams , MD, MHS, MBA, FACC, FSCAI;

Nagel and Adams describe a case that utilizes a personalized approach for access, crossing, and treatment in order to achieve the best outcomes for the patient.

Nagel and Adams describe a case...

12/04/2019

Vascular Disease Management

Case Files by Dr. George

Utility of Laser Atherectomy in Complex Revascularization of Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion

10/06/2019

Jon C. George , MD, MBA;

Sanjog Kalra , MD;

Sean Janzer , MD;

Sehrish Memon , MD;

We describe a case of complex proximal RI and LCX CTOs in the same patient with a high J-CTO score. Use of hybrid algorithm led to successful crossing and revascularization with the utilization of laser atherectomy and imaging guidance.

We describe a case of complex...

10/06/2019

Cath Lab Digest

Getting a Balloon Through in Complex PCI: Crossing Made Easier

07/08/2019

J. Aaron Grantham , MD;

I do 250-300 percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures per year, and 60-70% of those procedures are chronic total occlusions (CTOs) or complex high-risk indicated procedures (CHIP). It is important to emphasize that these procedures...

I do 250-300 percutaneous...

07/08/2019

Cath Lab Digest

Editor's Corner

An Innovative Device for Crossing Chronic Total Occlusions

07/16/2018

Pradeep K. Nair , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

CTOs comprise a large percentage of lower extremity arterial interventions. In my opinion, true lumen antegrade CTO crossing would be the preferred approach.

CTOs comprise a large percentage...

07/16/2018

Vascular Disease Management

Clinical Editor's Corner

A Primer on Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for the Cath Lab

05/29/2018

Arnold H. Seto , MD, MPA, CCDS, FACC, FSCAI;

Morton J. Kern , MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA;

A question came from one of our cath lab staff, who asked if we could describe how chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is done and what the options are for a successful procedure.

A question came from one of our...

05/29/2018

Cath Lab Digest

Commentary

Commentary to "CTO PCI: Complexity Begets Complexity": If At First You Don’t Succeed… A Tour-de-Force in Complex CTO Intervention

05/06/2018

Tim A. Fischell , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

In this issue, Najar et al have reported a truly heroic effort of grit, skill, and determination in tackling a complex chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the right coronary artery.

In this issue, Najar et al have...

05/06/2018

Cath Lab Digest

Commentary

Commentary to "CTO PCI: Complexity Begets Complexity": If At First You Don’t Succeed… A Tour-de-Force in Complex CTO Intervention

05/06/2018

Tim A. Fischell , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

In this issue, Najar et al have...

05/06/2018

Cath Lab Digest

Case Report

Learn How Access Strategy Impacts Complex CTO Crossing

04/06/2018

Arthur C. Lee , MD, FACC, FSCAI;

Access strategy for chronic total occlusions (CTOs) is crucial in obtaining procedural success. Some access sites may have a higher complication rate or be more technically difficult to obtain; therefore, the pros and cons of the approach...

Access strategy for chronic...

04/06/2018

Vascular Disease Management