Percutaneous Coronary Interventions for Chronic Total Occlusion

Describes both basic and advanced techniques with the aid of numerous illustrations
Provides guidance on imaging assessment and the selection and use of guidewires
Highlights tips and tricks
Explains how to prevent and manage complications

Autorentext
Yangsoo Jang, MD, PhDSeverance Cardiovascular Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea

Inhalt
Chapter 1. History of CTO intervention and benefits of CTO PC.- Chapter 2. Review of histopathology of CTO for CTO success.- Chapter 3. Angiographic assessment of CTO before PCI.- Chapter 4. Pre- and intra-procedure computed tomography-based assessment of CTO for the successful CTO intervention.- Chapter 5. Initial preparation for CTO intervention; vascular access and selection of guiding catheter.- Chapter 6. Basic CTO guidewires and tips for proper use.- Chapter 7. Guidewire supporting devices.- Chapter 8. Antegrade approach of CTO PCI.- Chapter 9. Tips and tricks of antegrade CTO PCI (Kenya Nasu): Toyohashi Heart CenterChapter 10. Intravascular Ultrasound guidance for the successful wiring.- Chapter 11. Retrograde approach of CTO PCI.- Chapter 12. CART/reverse CART/contemporary reverse CART for successful retrograde PCI.- Chapter 13. Use of intravascular Ultrasound for wire-crossing in retrograde CTO PCI.- Chapter 14. Antegrade dissection/re-entry.- Chapter 15. Tips and tricksof successful stent delivery and implantation.- Chapter 16. Complications of CTO-PCI and how to manage and prevent.- Chapter 17. How to reduce the radiation and contrast doses.