The utility of CT coronary angiography in chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention
Abstract
Chronic total occlusion (CTO) of the coronary arteries is a relatively common finding in routine coronary angiography. Of late, there has been considerable improvement in the success rate of percutaneous intervention for coronary CTO, attributed to technological advancement and skills development. CT coronary angiogram (CTCA) is a simple, non-invasive, and cost-effective test that aids in the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, including CTOs. The development of multi-slice CT and the use of 3D volume rendering images has revolutionised the diagnostic abilities of CTCA, with improvements in imaging quality and detailed anatomical and morphological characterisation of the plaque disease. In CTO percutaneous intervention, CTCA is used in pre-procedural planning, applying scoring systems to predict the likely success of the intervention as well as the post-procedural evaluation and follow-up. This review examines the different uses of CTCA in CTO intervention, its impact on successful recanalisation and the areas for future consideration.
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Date
2023-08-18
Type
Article
Subject
Cardiology
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Citation
Yassin F, Khan J, Mozid A, Connolly D, Sharma V. The Utility of CT Coronary Angiography in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Eur Cardiol. 2023 Aug 18;18:e48. doi: 10.15420/ecr.2022.61
Journal / Source Title
European Cardiology
DOI
10.15420/ecr.2022.61
PMID
37655134
Publisher
Radcliffe Medical Media