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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PCR's Got Talent Round 1 - Session 1

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Experience a diverse range of cutting-edge interventional cardiology topics in PCR's Got Talent Round 1. This session features presentations on PFO closure outcomes, plaque morphology, vascular injury treatments, microvascular disease assessment, TAVI-related coronary obstruction prediction, novel FFR surrogates, and more.

PCR's Got Talent Round 1 - Session 1

From theory to practice: the versatility of drug-coated balloons around the world

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Step into the world of drug-coated balloons (DCBs) with this EuroPCR 2025 session, tracing their journey from pioneering use in Europe to versatile applications worldwide. Discover the latest evidence on the safety and efficacy of both paclitaxel- and sirolimus-coated balloons across diverse lesion types—from straightforward to...

From theory to practice: the versatility of drug-coated balloons around the world

CTO in special clinical scenarios

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

This session focuses on the unique challenges of performing CTO interventions in special clinical scenarios, including critical donor artery stenosis, anomalous coronary origins post-TAVI, and complex multivessel disease with limited vascular access. Gain insights into tailored strategies such as retrograde approaches and management after arterial switch...

CTO in special clinical scenarios

How to deal with ostial right coronary artery CTOs

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Delve into specialized approaches for managing ostial right coronary artery CTOs. This session discusses scenarios with no clear antegrade path, PCI in high take-off anomalies, retrograde techniques in familial hypercholesterolemia, and complex in-stent CTOs with aortic protrusion.

How to deal with ostial right coronary artery CTOs

PCR's Got Talent Round 1 - Session 2

20 May 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Join the dynamic PCR's Got Talent Round 1 - Session 2 featuring cutting-edge research and innovations in interventional cardiology. Highlights include complex CTO PCI strategies, valve comparisons in TAVI for small annuli, PFO closure outcomes, long-term PCI durability, CT-guided robotic PCI, pacemaker prediction post-TAVI, and much...

PCR's Got Talent Round 1 - Session 2

How to successfully approach CTO interventions: a step-by-step approach

22 Oct 2025 – From EuroPCR 2025

Elliot Smith, Thomas Hovasse and Roberto Garbo discuss a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to CTO interventions, providing structured guidance on navigating CTOs in a safe and effective way.

The discussion begins with angiographic assessment, emphasising the importance of identifying key anatomical features upfront. Based on this evaluation, operators determine...

How to successfully approach CTO interventions: a step-by-step approach

Interventional pot pourri #1

19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024

Dive into this 'Interventional potpourri' session for a diverse array of captivating case studies and innovative techniques in interventional cardiology. Explore an anomalous right coronary artery origin, tackle a complex and poorly understood lesion, discover the integration of artificial intelligence in stentless PCI, and master the...

Interventional pot pourri #1

CTO interventions : tips and tricks

19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024

Explore this comprehensive session on CTO interventions, where seasoned interventional cardiologists share their invaluable tips and tricks for navigating even the most complex cases. Discover how to handle unforeseen complications, tackle challenging scenarios like left main disease with left anterior descending artery CTO, and learn the...

CTO interventions : tips and tricks

When complications storm through the cathlab #2

19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024

Brace yourself as we delve into a captivating session showcasing a series of complex and challenging complications that can arise in the catheterization laboratory. From a coiling gone awry to a stuck burr in an elderly patient, this session offers invaluable insights and strategies for navigating...

When complications storm through the cathlab #2

CTO PCI

19 Dec 2024 – From GulfPCR-GIM 2024

Embark on a journey to master Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) procedures. This comprehensive session will prepare your mindset, equip you with strategies to avoid failure, and provide valuable insights from real-world CTO case failures. Explore techniques to effectively deal with CTO procedure...

CTO PCI