Multimodality plaque ablation following failure of conventional wires and balloons to cross and to allow successful paclitaxel-eluting stent implantation of a chronic total occlusion.
Chronic total occlusion (CTO) is one of the most challenging coronary lesions to be faced in the catheterization laboratory. This report of a patient with stable angina and a CTO illustrates the potential problems that may arise and must be overcome, and demonstrates the utilization of technologies including the Intraluminal wire.
Ruiz-Cantador
Jose
J
Department of Interventional Cardiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Hoye
Angela
A
McFadden
Eugene P
EP
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000209:etiology; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000295:instrumentation; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017239:Paclitaxel / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015607:Stents; D017211:Treatment Failure
D017239:Paclitaxel