OBJECTIVES: The study evaluates the feasibility and efficacy of the novel modification of the retrograde recanalization of the chronic total occlusion (CTO) of the coronary arteries by using intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided reverse controlled antegrade and retrograde tracking (CART). BACKGROUND: Despite improvement in the techniques and materials, CTO recanalization is still suboptimal. The CART procedure has improved success rates, but there are certain inherent technical uncertainties and risk with this procedure. METHODS: This first series involves 31 patients, with 22 patients having previous failed attempts at CTO recanalization. All patients were treated with bilateral approach and using IVUS-guided reverse CART concept. RESULTS: Successful recanalization of the CTO was achieved in all cases (100%). The access route was septal collateral in 20 (70%) cases and epicardial collateral in 11 (30%) cases. IVUS guidance was used successfully in 30 cases, and the channel dilator (microcatheter) was used in 27 cases. Guidewire injury and grade 1 perforation was seen in 3 (9%) cases, which were managed conservatively. There was no death, coronary artery bypass surgery, or pericardiocentesis in this group of patients. Mean fluoroscopy time was 65.84 +/- 23.16 min, ranging from 31 to 106 min and total contrast volume used 321.32 +/- 137.77 ml (range 115 to 650 ml). CONCLUSIONS: This first series describes a high success rate of CTO recanalization with IVUS-guided reverse CART in selected patients performed by an experienced operator. Copyright (c) 2010 American College of Cardiology Foundation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
OBJECTIVES: The study evaluates the feasibility and efficacy of the novel modification of the retrograde recanalization of the chronic total occlusion (CTO) of the coronary arteries by using intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided reverse controlled antegrade and retrograde tracking (CART). BACKGROUND: Despite improvement in the techniques and materials, CTO recanalization is still suboptimal. The CART procedure has improved success rates, but there are certain inherent technical uncertainties and risk with this procedure. METHODS: This first series involves 31 patients, with 22 patients having previous failed attempts at CTO recanalization. All patients were treated with bilateral approach and using IVUS-guided reverse CART concept. RESULTS: Successful recanalization of the CTO was achieved in all cases (100%). The access route was septal collateral in 20 (70%) cases and epicardial collateral in 11 (30%) cases. IVUS guidance was used successfully in 30 cases, and the channel dilator (microcatheter) was used in 27 cases. Guidewire injury and grade 1 perforation was seen in 3 (9%) cases, which were managed conservatively. There was no death, coronary artery bypass surgery, or pericardiocentesis in this group of patients. Mean fluoroscopy time was 65.84 +/- 23.16 min, ranging from 31 to 106 min and total contrast volume used 321.32 +/- 137.77 ml (range 115 to 650 ml). CONCLUSIONS: This first series describes a high success rate of CTO recanalization with IVUS-guided reverse CART in selected patients performed by an experienced operator. Copyright (c) 2010 American College of Cardiology Foundation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Authors: Nicola Ryan; Nieves Gonzalo; Philip Dingli; Oscar Vedia Cruz; Pilar Jiménez-Quevedo; Luis Nombela-Franco; Ivan Nuñez-Gil; María Del Trigo; Pablo Salinas; Carlos Macaya; Antonio Fernandez-Ortiz; Javier Escaned Journal: Int J Cardiovasc Imaging Date: 2017-02-14 Impact factor: 2.357
Authors: Yeon-Hwa Kim; Seung Hwan Hwang; Chur Hoan Lim; Hye Mi An; Hee Jong Kim; Se Gwon Moon; Won Yu Kang; Sun Ho Hwang; Weon Kim; Wan Kim Journal: Korean Circ J Date: 2012-09-27 Impact factor: 3.243