COMPLICATIONS OF RECANALIZATION OF CHRONIC TOTAL OCCLUSION.
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) of Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO) is an accepted revascularization procedure. These complex procedures carry with them certain risks and potential complications. Complications of PCI such as contrast induced renal dysfunction, radiation, etc, assume more relevance given the length and complexity of these procedures. Further, certain complications such as donor vessel injury, foreign body entrapment are unique to CTO PCI. A thorough understanding of the potential complications is important in mitigating risk during these complex procedures.
Seattle Heart and Vascular Institute 16259 Sylvester Rd SW #401, Burien, WA 98166 USA.
Arun
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Kalyanasundaram
William L
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Lombardi
Chronic total occlusions; complications; percutaneous coronary interventions