Value of preprocedure multislice computed tomographic coronary angiography to predict the outcome of percutaneous recanalization of chronic total occlusions.
We performed multislice computed tomographic coronary angiography in 45 patients who had chronic total occlusions and were scheduled for percutaneous recanalization. Multivariate analysis identified a blunt stump (by conventional angiography), occlusion length >15 mm, and severe calcification (by multislice computed tomographic coronary angiography) as independent predictors of procedural failure.
Mollet
Nico R
NR
Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, Erasmus Medical Center, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Hoye
Angela
A
Lemos
Pedro A
PA
Cademartiri
Filippo
F
Sianos
Georgios
G
McFadden
Eugene P
EP
Krestin
Gabriel P
GP
Serruys
Patrick W
PW
de Feyter
Pim J
PJ
D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011300:Preoperative Care; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed / Q000379:methods*