Key result
Crosswire achieves 83% success in recanalizing total coronary occlusions without MI or death.
Why the study?
Does the Crosswire Nitinol wire improve recanalization success in totally occluded coronary arteries?
Observational (n=30)
Does the Crosswire Nitinol wire improve recanalization success in totally occluded coronary arteries?
The use of a flexible Nitinol wire with a hydrophilic coating demonstrates high angiographic success rates (90%) and reasonable safety for the recanalization of total coronary occlusions.
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Supports Crosswire evaluation in CTOs; hypothesis-generating and requires randomized trials before adoption.
Bahl et al. (1998) conducted an observational in totally occluded coronary arteries (n=30). Crosswire was evaluated on Successful recanalization. Recanalization of total coronary occlusions using the Crosswire was successful in 83% of cases, with no myocardial infarctions or deaths.
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