The authors developed a global chronic total occlusion crossing algorithm following 10
steps: 1) dual angiography; 2) careful angiographic review focusing on proximal cap …

Outcomes of chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have
improved because of advancements in equipment and techniques. With global collaboration …

Remarkable progress has been achieved in chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous
coronary intervention (PCI) in recent years, with refinement of the indications and technical …

The Japanese Circulation Society (JCS) published the “Guidelines for elective percutaneous
coronary intervention [PCI] in patients with stable coronary disease” in 2000. In 2006 …

: Percutaneous treatment of coronary chronic total occlusions (CTO) has advanced greatly
since its advent in the late 1970s through the development of dedicated wires and …

Aims: The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology, mechanisms, management,
and outcomes of coronary artery perforation during chronic total occlusion (CTO) …

Background: Guidewire manipulation time is rarely used in chronic total occlusion (CTO)
percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) strategies. Objectives: This study sought to …

Background The impact of complete revascularization (CR) on angina-related health status
(symptoms, function, quality of life) in chronic coronary disease (CCD) has not been well …

Objectives: This study examined the frequency and outcomes of radial access for chronic
total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Background: Radial access …

Objectives The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcomes of retrograde versus
antegrade approach in chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention …