How to safely perform a retrograde CTO PCI: step-by-step guidance

With the collaboration of the Euro CTO Club

Anchorperson: T. Hovasse

Spokesperson: J. Strange

Summary

This session offers step-by-step guidance on safely performing retrograde chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It covers the fundamentals of retrograde setup and collateral crossing, execution of a controlled reverse CART technique, and addresses common pitfalls with practical tips to improve procedural success and reproducibility.

Learning Objectives

To perform a safe and efficient retrograde CTO setup
To execute a controlled and reproducible reverse CART
To recognise pitfalls of reverse CART and apply practical tips to improve success

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Welcome and session objectives
Retrograde setup and collateral crossing - Technical fundamentals
Perform a simple, controlled reverse CART
Reverse CART pitfalls and tips - How to improve success?
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How to safely perform a retrograde CTO PCI: step-by-step guidance

With the collaboration of the Euro CTO Club

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