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Global chronic total occlusion crossing algorithm: JACC state-of-the-Art review
Wu, Eugene B.; Brilakis, Emmanouil S.; Mashayekhi, Kambis; Tsuchikane, Etsuo; Alaswad, Khaldoon; Araya, Mario; Avran, Alexandre; Azzalini, LorenzoThe authors developed a global chronic total occlusion crossing algorithm following 10 steps: 1) dual angiography; 2) careful angiographic review focusing on proximal cap morphology, occlusion segment, distal vessel quality, and collateral circulation; 3) approaching proximal cap ambiguity using intravascular ultrasound, retrograde, and move-the-cap techniques; 4) approaching poor distal vessel quality using th...
Global chronic total occlusion crossing algorithm
Wu, Eugene B.; Brilakis, Emmanouil S.; Mashayekhi, Kambis; Tsuchikane, Etsuo; Alaswad, Khaldoon; Araya, Mario; Avran, Alexandre; Azzalini, LorenzoThe authors developed a global chronic total occlusion crossing algorithm following 10 steps: 1) dual angiography; 2) careful angiographic review focusing on proximal cap morphology, occlusion segment, distal vessel quality, and collateral circulation; 3) approaching proximal cap ambiguity using intravascular ultrasound, retrograde, and move-the-cap techniques; 4) approaching poor distal vessel quality using th...
Guiding principles for chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary interventi...
Brilakis, Emmanouil S.; Mashayekhi, Kambis; Tsuchikane, Etsuo; Abi Rafeh, Nidal; Alaswad, Khaldoon; Araya, Mario; Avran, Alexandre; Azzalini, LorenzoOutcomes of chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have improved because of advancements in equipment and techniques. With global collaboration and knowledge sharing, we have identified 7 common principles that are widely accepted as best practices for CTO-PCI. 1. Ischemic symptom improvement is the primary indication for CTO-PCI. 2. Dual coronary angiography and in-depth and s...