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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2597-2608 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Nuclear Cardiology |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CMR
- CTO
- Chronic total occlusion
- computed tomography
- echocardiography
- imaging
- myocardial perfusion imaging
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine