Complex PCI/CTO Revascularization

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/Chronic Total Occlusion - With the advent of new metals and new engineering designs, today’s stents can be used to successfully open significantly narrowed or blocked arteries that not long ago could only be fixed with open heart surgery bypass, resulting in a much faster recovery and less complications.

+ who is a good candidate for complex pci/cto revascularization?

  • Patients who have chest pain or shortness of breath with exertion, or an abnormal stress test with ischemia
  • Many patients referred for open heart surgery revascularization can be revascularized using this less invasive approach

+ What tests Do I need as part of my work-up for Complex PCI/CTO?

  • Diagnostic coronary angiography

+ How is a Complex PCI/CTO done?

  • You are awake during the procedure
  • It takes about 1-3 hours to complete the procedure
  • You will have catheters placed in one or both groins
  • There will likely be some soreness along the groins immediately after the procedure

+ What can I expect post Complex PCI/CTO?

  • You will spend the night in the hospital
  • Bruising and small bumps along the groin puncture site or down your legs is expected and will disappear within 1-2 months
  • No lifting more than 20lbs on either hand for 1 week
  • No running, jumping, squatting, exercising, swimming or submerging your body under water for 1 week
  • You CAN walk, climb stairs and shower the day after your procedure