CTO (Chronic total occlusion)

Find all the latest content on chronic total occlusion (CTO) published on this website.

Recently we have seen an increase in successful percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) of CTO in part due to improvements in hardware (guidewires and balloons), the introduction of dedicated devices (microcatheters, channel dilators, dissection-reentry devices) and the elaboration of CTO-specific techniques. To fully grasp CTO today, here you will find here everything that you need to know including the latest devices and techniques as well as advances in imaging, the use of adjunctive pharmacotherapy, vascular access or understanding bleeding risks…

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Challenges in retrograde CTO procedures

18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Embark on a journey through the challenges encountered in retrograde CTO procedures in this session: discover all about the successful recanalization of a recalcitrant ostial left anterior descending flush CTO through retrograde intervention, explore the intricate management of a complex LAD in-stent CTO using tortuous epicardial...

Challenges in retrograde CTO procedures

PCI for complex coronary lesions

18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Gain valuable insights into the management of challenging coronary lesions during PCI in this session: witness the effective treatment of in-stent restenosis through the innovative use of intravascular lithotripsy, explore the techniques employed to address non-expandable stents, discover the utility of the Guide Extension catheter system...

PCI for complex coronary lesions

CTO challenging cases

18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Consult this session if you want to know about appropriate criteria for CTO intervention, to learn tool kit essentials, and to learn about antegrade vs. retrograde approach, when and how.

CTO challenging cases

Solutions for complex CTO scenarios

18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Explore innovative solutions for complex chronic total occlusion (CTO) scenarios in this session: witness the skillful technique of snaring a protruding aorto-ostial coronary stent, discover the application of the intracoronary rendez-vous technique in managing challenging CTO lesions, delve into a case series showcasing a novel concept...

Solutions for complex CTO scenarios

CTO peripheral interventions followed by closure device complications

18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Discover challenging chronic total occlusion (CTO) peripheral interventions followed by the complexities of closure device complications in this session: explore a unique case involving an infectious pseudoaneurysm after the use of a suture-mediated closure device, uncover the management of in-stent restenosis in a CTO of the...

CTO peripheral interventions followed by closure device complications

CTO-PCI in patients with reduced left-ventricular function

18 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Discover the management strategies for CTO-PCI in patients with reduced left-ventricular function in this session: witness the utilization of ECMO protection during CTO PCI in the presence of electrical instability, encounter the complexities of multivessel PCI in the setting of severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction, explore the...

CTO-PCI in patients with reduced left-ventricular function

PCR's Got Talent - Round 2 - Session 2

17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Join Round 2, Session 2 of PCR's Got Talent for insights into the safety and efficacy of protamine administration in TAVR patients with recent PCI.

PCR's Got Talent - Round 2 - Session 2

The post-CABG CTO challenge

17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Join the speakers as they navigate through the intricacies of this post-CABG CTO challenge, exploring its impact, management strategies, and potential avenues for improved patient outcomes. Enhance your understanding of this critical issue and discover different approaches to address it through case-based presentations.

Post-CABG CTO challenge

Facing challenging CTO scenarios

17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

If you're looking for training in the treatment of chronic total occlusion, explore these diverse cases involving patients of different ages and with a variety of pathologies. Observe the strategies employed in each complex case to gain valuable knowledge and improve your skills in managing these...

Facing challenging CTO scenarios

How CTO techniques can help you in your everyday practice?

17 May 2023 – From EuroPCR 2023

Consult this session if you want to improve your skills in coronary intervention problem solving, to learn how techniques used in CTO PCI can solve problems in non-CTO PCI, and to discuss how to overcome PCI barriers and complications.

How CTO techniques can help you in your everyday practice?