Research Progress on Revascularization Strategies for Coronary Artery Chronic Total Occlusion Lesions
Abstract：Chronic total occlusion (CTO) lesions in coronary arteries are a major focus and challenge in the field of interventional cardiology. They are also considered a 'fortress' that needs to be conquered in the treatment of coronary artery atherosclerotic heart disease (coronary heart disease). Clinical studies have shown that CTO lesions account for 10% to 20% of all patients undergoing cardiac intervention, but less than 8% of them receive revascularization treatment [2]. Patients with coronary heart disease who experience chronic total occlusion of the coronary arteries should receive timely treatment to open the occluded vessels, thereby reducing the incidence of heart failure or sudden death after myocardial infarction. This article reviews the current interventional strategies for revascularization of CTO and their clinical benefits.
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Publication Date：2025-06-20
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 751-753,758 )