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Percutaneous revascularization of chronic total coronary occlusions has achieved success rates approaching 90% at specialized centers due to advances in technique and equipment.
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Percutaneous revascularization of chronic total occlusions has seen improved success rates approaching 90% at specialized centers due to advances in technique and equipment.
Chronic total coronary artery occlusions are commonly encountered, occurring in 15–33% of patients in the angiography suite. Reasons to consider percutaneous coronary revascularization of these lesions include the relief of angina, enhancement of left ventricular ejection fraction and the potential for improved survival. Owing to the complex nature of these lesions, attempts at percutaneous revascularization have traditionally been infrequent (≤12%of encountered cases). Advances in technique and equipment have resulted in improved success rates that now approach 90% at specialized centers. It remains to be seen if these positive results can be achieved by the interventional cardiology community at large.
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Ronald Caputo (2010) conducted a review in Chronic total coronary artery occlusions. Percutaneous coronary revascularization was evaluated. Percutaneous revascularization of chronic total coronary occlusions has achieved success rates approaching 90% at specialized centers due to advances in technique and equipment.
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