March 1, 2007Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy
New percutaneous approaches for chronic total occlusion of coronary arteries
Key result
New percutaneous approaches, including enhanced guidewires, radiofrequency devices, mechanical vibrating catheters, and biologic enzymes, are improving the success rates of CTO recanalization.
Population
Patients with chronic total occlusion (CTO) of coronary arteries
Design
Review
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Discussion
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Implication
May expand CTO PCI feasibility in experienced centers; leaves open the need for RCTs on long-term outcomes and patient selection.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with chronic total occlusion (CTO) of coronary arteries
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Intervention
New percutaneous approaches including retrograde approach, re-entry subintimal tracking technique (STAR), Safe-Cross radiofrequency, CROSSER catheter, and biologic proteolytic enzymes
Advancements in guidewires, procedural techniques, and novel devices are expanding the feasibility and success of percutaneous coronary interventions for chronic total occlusions.
Cite This Study
Weisz et al. (2007) conducted a review in Chronic total occlusion of coronary arteries. New percutaneous approaches (enhanced guidewires, Safe-Cross, CROSSER catheter, biologic approaches) was evaluated. New percutaneous approaches, including enhanced guidewires, radiofrequency devices, mechanical vibrating catheters, and biologic enzymes, are improving the success rates of CTO recanalization.