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01/04/2010
Percutaneous coronary intervention for chronic total occlusion
Edited by
Prof Alfredo R Galassi
, MD , FACC, FESC, FSCAI
Associate Professor of Cardiology
Head of the Catheterization Laboratory and Cardiovascular Interventional
Unit Clinical Division of Cardiology, Ferrarotto Hospital
University of Catania
info@alfredogalassi.com
in collaboration with
Salvatore D Tomasello, MD, Research Fellow, University of Catania
Luca Costanzo, MD, Postgraduate School, University of Catania
Giombattista Barrano, MD, Postgraduate School, University of Catania
Chapters
History of CTO revascularization and evolution of techniques
Anatomy and histopathology of CTO
Epidemiology and definition of CTO
Clinical indication to CTO recanalization and patient selection
Non invasive functional imaging tests to assess viable and ischemic myocardium
The role of collateral circulation and its assessment
The role of MSCT scan in complex lesions
Predictive factors related to success or failure of recanalization
Drug-eluting stents for CTO lesions
Basic principles and materials for CTO recanalization
Antegrade approach (a cases oriented approach):
- wiring techniques (single, parallel, see-saw, side branch, etc)
- guiding techniques (anchor balloon, mother in child, IVUS guided)
- role of devices (crosser, tornus, venture, laser, ovalum, etc)
Retrograde approach: (retrograde wiring, kissing wires, knuckle technique, CART technique)
The PCI strategy after crossing the lesion by guidewire
When to stop procedure, when to perform a second attempt
Procedural complications
Radiation and contrast media exposure
Management of complication and general issues
Operator training and organization of CTO centers
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