Chronic total occlusions (CTO)

Case Report
Retrograde CTO Crossing Through Torturous Epicardial
04/10/2017
The Micro 14 catheter was able to traverse a very delicate and highly tortuous epicardial collateral without any damage being done to the vessel.
The Micro 14 catheter was able to traverse a very delicate and highly tortuous epicardial collateral without any damage being done to the vessel.
The Micro 14 catheter was able...
04/10/2017
Cath Lab Digest
Case Report
Robotic-Assisted Complex Coronary Intervention of Chronic Total Occlusion of Right Coronary Artery
03/05/2017
In this long, complex case, there was significant reduction in radiation exposure, as well as orthopedic strain, as the operator was permitted to sit in the comfort of a radiation-shielded cockpit.
In this long, complex case, there was significant reduction in radiation exposure, as well as orthopedic strain, as the operator was permitted to sit in the comfort of a radiation-shielded cockpit.
In this long, complex case,...
03/05/2017
Cath Lab Digest
CLI Perspectives
Combining Technical Skill With a Uniquely Designed Device for CTO Success
12/06/2016
In this issue, I am honored at the chance to interview Dr. Mahmood Razavi, one of the pioneers in CTO crossing who has historically demonstrated that combining proper technical skill to a uniquely designed CTO device provides a favorable...
In this issue, I am honored at the chance to interview Dr. Mahmood Razavi, one of the pioneers in CTO crossing who has historically demonstrated that combining proper technical skill to a uniquely designed CTO device provides a favorable...
In this issue, I am honored at...
12/06/2016
Cath Lab Digest
Tips and Techniques
New Setup for Dual Injection for Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions Using a Single Automated Contrast Injector System
09/07/2015
Currently, manual injectors are used in addition to ACIST for dual injection during CTO PCIs. We introduce a novel setup for dual injection with the help of one ACIST. 
Currently, manual injectors are used in addition to ACIST for dual injection during CTO PCIs. We introduce a novel setup for dual injection with the help of one ACIST. 
Currently, manual injectors are...
09/07/2015
Cath Lab Digest
New Techniques
Can't See the Forest for the Trees: Transcollateral Crossing of Chronic Total Occlusions
05/20/2015
This paper is focused on the techniques and tools required for successfully using the transcollateral approach to cross CTOs in the peripheral artery tree. 
This paper is focused on the techniques and tools required for successfully using the transcollateral approach to cross CTOs in the peripheral artery tree. 
This paper is focused on the...
05/20/2015
Vascular Disease Management
Case Report
Utilizing a Combination of Retrograde Tibial Artery Access and Transcollateral Crossing to Treat Multiple Chronic Total Occlusions of the Posterior Tibial and Peroneal Arteries
04/03/2015
Utilizing a combination of exotic techniques such as retrograde access and transcollateral crossing can increase the options available to the interventionalist for treatment of a complex lesion and improve procedural success.
Utilizing a combination of exotic techniques such as retrograde access and transcollateral crossing can increase the options available to the interventionalist for treatment of a complex lesion and improve procedural success.
Utilizing a combination of...
04/03/2015
Cath Lab Digest
CLI Perspectives
CLI PERSPECTIVES: Alternative Access for CTOs in CLI
02/03/2015
Dr. Andrej Schmidt, cardiologist and angiologist from Leipzig, Germany, pioneered many of the new access techniques that have led to increases in procedural success rates. Chronic total obstruction (CTO) crossing is a major obstacle...
Dr. Andrej Schmidt, cardiologist and angiologist from Leipzig, Germany, pioneered many of the new access techniques that have led to increases in procedural success rates. Chronic total obstruction (CTO) crossing is a major obstacle...
Dr. Andrej Schmidt, cardiologist...
02/03/2015
Cath Lab Digest
Case Series
Successful Treatment of Chronic Total Occlusions with the Wildcat Catheter
07/06/2010

Oscar C. Munoz, MD, FACC*, Ediberto Soto-Cora, MD, FACC, FSCAI§, Kamran Ali, MD, FACC£*§, Szymon L. Wiernek, MD∞, Barbara K. Wiernek, MS∞, R. Stefan Kiesz, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FESC

Oscar C. Munoz, MD, FACC*, Ediberto S...
In North America and Europe, over 27 million people suffer from peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Neglected PAD is a leading cause of disability among people aged 50 years and older. The resulting complications are a tremendous cost to...
In North America and Europe, over 27 million people suffer from peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Neglected PAD is a leading cause of disability among people aged 50 years and older. The resulting complications are a tremendous cost to...
In North America and Europe,...
07/06/2010
Vascular Disease Management
New Techniques
Percutaneous Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Chronic Total Occlusions
09/05/2008
The number of percutaneous revascularization procedures performed for symptomatic peripheral arterial disease has significantly increased over the past several years. Traditionally, the use of percutaneous techniques were limited to certain...
The number of percutaneous revascularization procedures performed for symptomatic peripheral arterial disease has significantly increased over the past several years. Traditionally, the use of percutaneous techniques were limited to certain...
The number of percutaneous...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management

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