The indications and utility of adjunctive imaging modalities for chronic total occlusion (CTO) intervention.
J Nucl Cardiol
; 28(6): 2597-2608, 2021 12.
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ABSTRACT
Coronary chronic total occlusions (CTO) are common in patients undergoing coronary angiography, yet the optimal management strategy remains uncertain, with conflicting results from randomized trials. Appropriate patient selection and careful periprocedural planning are imperative for successful patient management. We review the role of adjunctive imaging modalities including myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI), cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), echocardiography and computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) in myocardial ischemic quantification, myocardial viability assessment, as well as procedural planning for CTO revascularization. An appreciation of the value, indications and limitations of these modalities prior to planned intervention are essential for optimal management.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Oclusión Coronaria
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Técnicas de Imagen Cardíaca
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
J Nucl Cardiol
Asunto de la revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia