WebA) Clearly visible proximal cap (a), lesion length > 50 mm (b), and angulation >40° (c). (B) Good distal target with a bifurcation at the distal cap (a). 3. A knuckle wire can be used … WebOct 25, 2024 · We read with interest the article by Simsek et al [1], regarding the utility of preprocedural coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in procedure planning for chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The authors indicate that preprocedural CCTA can help resolve proximal cap ambiguity and more …
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WebAug 20, 2024 · Chronic total occlusion (CTO) of a coronary artery is found in up to 15%–25% of patients undergoing invasive angiography and is associated with adverse prognosis. ... shorter CTO length, and reduced vessel tortuosity. The presence of a side branch at the CTO entry site is a common determinant of CTO-PCI failure. Several risk … WebDec 8, 2024 · Average (mean±SD) CTO length was 41±29 mm, and mean Japanese CTO score was 2.6±1.3. A guidewire support catheter was used in 91.7% of cases, and the mean number of CTO-specific guidewires per procedure was 3.1±2.9. Overall, procedural success was observed in 73.0% of patients. The rate of successful guidewire recanalization was … the penguin and i
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WebNov 13, 2024 · The aim of this study was therefore to investigate whether CTO lesion length can significantly influence 6-month angiographic and 2-year clinical outcomes following … WebMay 16, 2024 · CTO SCORES. Several prediction models have been developed to predict the time required for CTO crossing (Japan‐CTO: J‐CTO) (), 12 the likelihood of technical success (PROGRESS‐CTO: Prospective Global Registry for the Study of CTO, 13 RECHARGE: Registry of CrossBoss and Hybrid Procedures in France, the Netherlands, … WebBased on occlusion length, the patients were divided equally into two groups: short (length <15 mm, n=957) and long (length ≥15 mm, n=1030) CTO group. Kaplan-Meier survival … the penguin behind the clobber