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The retrograde approach to coronary artery chronic total occlusions
Author(s) -
Brilakis Emmanouil S.,
Grantham J. Aaron,
Thompson Craig A.,
DeMartini Tony J.,
Prasad Abhiram,
Sandhu Gurpreet S.,
Banerjee Subhash,
Lombardi William L.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.23004
Subject(s) - medicine , selection (genetic algorithm) , artery , retrograde perfusion , cardiology , radiology , surgery , artificial intelligence , perfusion , computer science
The retrograde approach has revolutionized the treatment of chronic total occlusions. Several retrograde techniques have recently been described. In this article, we present a practical review with step‐by‐step instructions on the indications for retrograde interventions, equipment and retrograde channel selection, and techniques for retrograde crossing and treatment of chronic total occlusions. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc