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Development of a novel calcified total occlusion model in porcine coronary arteries.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18523324     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to create a calcified total occlusion model in porcine coronary arteries using a catheter-based technique. BACKGROUND: Chronic total occlusion (CTO) represents 10-20% of all angioplasty cases and remains a challenge for interventional cardiologists. One of the limitations to successful recanalization is the failure to cross the wire through the CTOs. METHODS: Twenty swine underwent total occlusion creations in the coronary arteries. Via a carotid artery, previously prepared bone chips with absorbable sponge were delivered into the coronary arteries using catheter-based techniques. Twenty-eight days post creation, coronary angiography and histology were performed. RESULTS: Twelve animals survived and 10/12 had successful total occlusions. There were successful total occlusions in 100% (8/8) of the left anterior descending coronary arteries in the animals that survived. Angiography showed visible calcified total occlusions under fluoroscopy and also showed bridge collaterals distal to the occlusions (4/8) or contralateral collaterals from the right coronary arteries (4/8). The histology showed calcified nodules and abundant microchannels within the occlusions, media, and adventitia. CONCLUSIONS: We could successfully create a reliable and repeatable porcine coronary model of calcified total occlusions. This method can be utilized in many preclinical evaluations of CTO technologies.
Authors:
Kaori Suzuki; Naritatsu Saito; Geping Zhang; Gerard Conditt; Jennifer McGregor; Alyssa M Flynn; Danielle Leahy; Patricia Glennon; Martin B Leon; Motoya Hayase
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of invasive cardiology     Volume:  20     ISSN:  1557-2501     ISO Abbreviation:  J Invasive Cardiol     Publication Date:  2008 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-06-04     Completed Date:  2008-09-26     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8917477     Medline TA:  J Invasive Cardiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  296-301     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Jack H. Skirball Center for Cardiovascular Research, Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Orangeburg, NY 10962, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
Animals
Atenolol
Calcinosis / physiopathology*,  therapy
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Occlusion / physiopathology*,  therapy
Coronary Vessels / physiopathology*
Disease Models, Animal
Swine
Time Factors
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; 29122-68-7/Atenolol

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