elective PTCA of totally occluded coronary arteries is feasible but the primary success rate is lower (57%) than that associated with conventional lesions. The long-term clinical results following successful angioplasty are satisfactory (64%), but the inc
Every 3rd coronary angiography patient presents 1+ total arterial occlusion. Guidewire failure often precludes subsequent repair of the lesion in the cardiac cath lab; many of these patients are ultimately managed surgically or medically.
=Asahi Tornus, specialty catheter by Abbott Vascular Devices =Used for crossing chronic total occlusions (CTOs) =Used with Asahi Confianza or Asahi Miracle Bros guidewires