The indications and utility of adjunctive imaging modalities for chronic total occlusion (CTO) intervention

Usaid K. Allahwala, Emmanouil S. Brilakis, Hosen Kiat, Sally Ayesa, Daniel Nour, Michael Ward, Sidney Lo, James C. Weaver, Ravinay Bhindi

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2597-2608
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Nuclear Cardiology
Volume28
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2021
Externally publishedYes

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

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