Perforation
CTO PCI Manual Online cases: 3 , 13 , 17 , 26 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 63 , 89 , 90 , 112 , 118…
Bifurcations
16.1 Bifurcation algorithm ( Fig. 16.1 ) Figure 16.1 Algorithm for approaching coronary bifurcation lesions. MV, main vessel; SB, side branch; PCI, percutaneous coronary intervention; TAP, T and protrusion; DK…
Vascular access complications
Both femoral and radial access may lead to complications that are discussed in this chapter. 29.1 Femoral access complications Femoral access complications include lower extremity ischemia (due to dissection, embolization,…
Other complications: hypotension, radiation skin injury, contrast-induced acute kidney injury
In this chapter we discuss three non-coronary complications: hypotension, radiation skin injury, and contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI). 28.1 Hypotension CTO Manual Online cases 69 , 85 , 92 ,…
Ostial lesions
CTO Manual Online cases: 2 , 10 , 12 , 20 , 37 , 58 , 65 , 69 , 70 , 78 , 83 , 84 , 90 ,…
Bypass grafts—prior CABG patients
CTO Manual Online cases: 3 , 16 , 42 , 43 , 50 , 85 , 117 , 125 , 131 , 134 , 137 , 140 , 144 ,…
Equipment loss and entrapment
Various types or equipment, such as stents, guidewires, and various catheters can be lost or entrapped either within or outside the coronary artery . Such equipment can lead to occlusion…
Calcification
CTO Manual Online cases: 1 , 5 , 17 , 18 , 27 , 39 , 40 , 46 , 49 , 65 , 85 , 133 , 134 ,…
Complex patient subgroups
Complex patient subgroups that will be discussed in this chapter include: • TAVR patients • Cardiogenic shock patients 24.1 TAVR patients CTO Manual Online case: 113 PCI Manual Online case:…
Lesion preparation
9.1 Goal To adequately prepare the target lesion to facilitate stent delivery and expansion. 9.2 When is lesion preparation needed? ( Fig. 9.1 ) Figure 9.1 Lesion preparation algorithm. Lesion…
