19 May 2026
CTO PCI: how to prevent and manage complications effectively?
With the collaboration of the Euro CTO Club
Anchorperson:
S. Pyxaras
Spokesperson:
E. Smith
Summary
Focused on chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI, this session highlights the critical importance of procedural planning to minimize complications. Through detailed case analyses of coronary dissection and perforation, it outlines early identification strategies and equips clinicians with essential tools and techniques for effective complication management in CTO interventions.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the importance of procedural planning to avoid complication in CTO PCI
- To highlight the importance of early identification of circumstances that may trigger complications
- To learn how to successfully manage complication in CTO PCI with right tools and techniques