Key result
Percutaneous in situ coronary venous arterialization was successfully performed in a patient with a chronic total occlusion, resulting in continued patency at 3 months and no angina at 12 months.
Why the study?
Does percutaneous in situ coronary venous arterialization improve symptoms in patients with untreatable diffuse coronary artery disease?
Case Report (n=1)
Does percutaneous in situ coronary venous arterialization improve symptoms in patients with untreatable diffuse coronary artery disease?
Percutaneous in situ venous arterialization may be a feasible and effective mechanical solution for severe angina in 'no-option' patients with diffuse coronary disease.
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Supports feasibility in a single no-option CTO case; leaves open efficacy and safety in larger refractory angina cohorts.
Oesterle et al. (2001) conducted a case report in Chronic total occlusion of the left anterior descending coronary artery (n=1). Percutaneous in situ coronary venous arterialization was evaluated on Procedural success, patency, and symptom relief. Percutaneous in situ coronary venous arterialization was successfully performed in a patient with a chronic total occlusion, resulting in continued patency at 3 months and no angina at 12 months.
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