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Review
. 2014 May;10(2):158-60.
doi: 10.2174/1573403x1002140506124653.

Advances in retrograde technique for coronary chronic total occlusions

Tony J DeMartini  1
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Review

Advances in retrograde technique for coronary chronic total occlusions

Tony J DeMartini. Curr Cardiol Rev. 2014 May.

Abstract

Despite a short lag period since its development the retrograde approach has been increasingly integrated within the treatment strategies for the percutaneous treatment of coronary chronic total occlusions. This review article discuss which anatomical features argue most powerfully for its use, the specific skills required for its uptake and the technology which has facilitated these developments.

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