Upgrade to retrograde: when and how?

Anchorperson: S. Pyxaras

Spokesperson: A. Øksnes

Summary

This session delves into the decision-making for transitioning to a retrograde approach in CTO PCI, covering effective techniques and safety considerations for successful outcomes, through cases involving antegradely induced hematomas and ambiguous CTO caps, alongside severe distal atherosclerosis.

Learning Objectives

When is the right time to go retrograde in CTO PCI
Which techniques are most effective to achieve success
How to increase safety during retrograde approach

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Session objectives
Decision making / Global CTO-algorithm
1st Case – antegradely induced haematoma
2nd Case – ambiguous proximal CTO cap
3rd Case – severe atherosclerosis distally
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Upgrade to retrograde: when and how?

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