Update on Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

J Invasive Cardiol. 2023 Apr;35(4):E194-E204. doi: 10.25270/jic/22.00375. Epub 2023 Feb 24.

Abstract

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of chronic total occlusion (CTO) lesions can be challenging to perform. In the present review we summarize recent publications in this rapidly evolving area grouped according to indications, outcomes, technique, and complications.

Keywords: chronic total occlusion; percutaneous coronary intervention.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Coronary Angiography / methods
  • Coronary Occlusion* / diagnosis
  • Coronary Occlusion* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention* / adverse effects
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention* / methods
  • Registries
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome