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Open Access 01-01-2021 | Vessel Injury | Review Article

Complications of chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention

Authors: J. Karacsonyi, E. Vemmou, I. D. Nikolakopoulos, I. Ungi, B. V. Rangan, E. S. Brilakis

Published in: Netherlands Heart Journal | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary interventions can be highly complex and are associated with an increased risk of complications, such as perforation, acute vessel closure (which can lead to rapid haemodynamic compromise if it involves the donor vessel), and equipment loss or entrapment. Awareness of the potential complications and meticulous attention to equipment position and patient monitoring can help minimise the risk of complications and allow prompt treatment should they occur.

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Title: Complications of chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention
Authors: J. Karacsonyi
E. Vemmou
I. D. Nikolakopoulos
I. Ungi
B. V. Rangan
E. S. Brilakis
Publication date: 01-01-2021
Publisher: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
Keyword: Vessel Injury
Published in: Netherlands Heart Journal / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 1568-5888
Electronic ISSN: 1876-6250
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12471-020-01502-1

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