In the intricate landscape of cardiovascular health, Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (CTO PCI) stands as a beacon of hope for individuals grappling with obstructed arteries. Spearheading this transformative procedure is the esteemed Dr. Sharath Reddy A, a luminary in the field of interventional...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGkCkHBI84A What is Chronic Total Occlusion? Chronic total occlusion of hard blood vessels refers to a condition where a blood vessel has been blocked for more than three months. As time progresses, the blockage becomes harder, making it increasingly difficult to perform interventions to open up the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38mNIMkAUkw&t=37s Diving into the World of CTO PCI CTO PCI, also known as CTO angioplasty, is a significantly different procedure compared to routine angioplasties performed in the catheterization lab. The major distinction lies in the planning process, where an immense amount of preparation is required before undertaking...
https://youtu.be/NjluSH7YSQg?si=7xy_DQh8TDkCPM8C Introduction Chronic total occlusions (CTOs) refer to 100% blockages of blood vessels. The success rate of opening these blood vessels can vary depending on various factors, such as the operator's experience, the availability of hardware, and the team working with the interventionist. This blog aims to...
