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Retrograde approach for chronic total occlusion angioplasty: At your own risk
Author(s) -
Belardi Jorge A.,
Lamelas Pablo M.
Publication year - 2020
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.29349
Subject(s) - medicine , angioplasty , occlusion , surgery , cardiology
Key Points The retrograde approach is needed to increase procedural success in chronic total occlusion angioplasty. This systematic review of the literature demonstrated that retrograde approach is associated with more complex anatomy, worse in‐hospital and long‐term outcomes. Retrograde approach needs expertise, used judiciously, and major focus in patient safety when performed.