Chronic total occlusions a guide to recanalization (Wiley-Blackwell, 2013)
Includes bibliographical references and index
"Chronic total occlusions continue to represent one of the greatest challenges to interventional cardiologists."--Cardiovascular Research Foundation -Chronic Total Occlusions or CTOs can be found in 30% of patients with coronary artery disease. Despite advances, CTOs remain one of the most frequently identified lesions in interventional cardiology yet least likely to be successfully treated. The prevalence of the disorder is vexing. The threat to your patients is significant. The condition is complex. And, treatment remains a challenge