Retrograde CTO - the techniques

Anchorperson: M. Yamane
Moderator: J. Buettner
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Summary

Watch this EuroPCR 2022 session to discuss the basics of collateral analysis and passage with wires and microcatheters, retrograde intra and extraplaque CTO wiring, ante retrograde wire connection technique, marker wires, and much more!

Learning Objectives

  • To learn how the technical steps of retrograde CTO PCI practically work
  • To know how to use the most appropriate material for collateral and retrograde CTO passage
  • To develop a structured approach to the different ante-retrograde wire connection techniques

Presentations available when logged in:

  • Session objectives
  • Basics of collateral analysis and passage with wires and microcatheters
  • Marker wires: a simple and elegant technique
  • Reverse CART: the most important ante-retrograde wire connection technique
  • Externalisation and tip-in: finally antegrade again
  • Session evaluation and key learnings