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Editorial
. 2018 Jan 1;91(1):7-8.
doi: 10.1002/ccd.27456.

Chronic total occlusion: Does anti-platelet choice impact outcomes?

Wassim Shatila  1   2   3 , Zvonimir Krajcer  1   2   3
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Chronic total occlusion: Does anti-platelet choice impact outcomes?

Wassim Shatila et al. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. .

Abstract

Chronic total occlusion (CTO) is associated with worse outcomes compared to non CTO percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). CTO might be associated with vasomotor dysfunction Ticagrelor is a novel P2Y12 inhibitor that increases local adenosine The TIGER-BVS trial plans to assess the impact of using ticagrelor vs. clopidogrel on vasomotor activity and outcomes after successful CTO PCI.

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