| Chronic total occlusions in peripheral vasculature: techniques and devices. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19814671 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Peripheral artery disease continues to increase in an ever-aging society and consumes a significant part of health resources. Chronic total occlusions account for a significant portion of the lesions encountered by endovascular interventionalists. Unlike the coronary circulation, these occlusions are often long and associated with other features of complexity. The two primary issues concerning these lesions are the ability to safely achieve intimal angiographic success and the long-term durability of therapy. Traditionally, the use of percutaneous techniques was limited to certain anatomic subsets, such as stenosis or total occlusions. However, recent advances in wire technology, re-entry catheters, alternative crossing tools and atherectomy devices have increased the interventional armamentarium for this challenging disease subset. This article will focus on some of the techniques in crossing chronic total occlusions lesions, as well as the available devices to improve long-term patency. |
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Authors:
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Shishir Murarka; Richard R Heuser |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Expert review of cardiovascular therapy Volume: 7 ISSN: 1744-8344 ISO Abbreviation: Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-09 Completed Date: 2010-01-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101182328 Medline TA: Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1283-95 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Banner Estrella Medical Center, 9301 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85037, USA. shishirmurarka@gmail.com. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases
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pathology,
surgery,
therapy* Chronic Disease Humans Peripheral Vascular Diseases / pathology, surgery, therapy* Vascular Surgical Procedures / instrumentation*, methods* |
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