Ron Waksman & Shigeru Saito 
Chronic Total Occlusions 
A Guide to Recanalization

‘Chronic total occlusions continue to represent one of the
greatest challenges to interventional cardiologists.’ –
Cardiovascular Research Foundation –

Chronic Total Occlusions or CTOs can be found in 30% of patients
with coronary artery disease.

Despite advances, CTOs remain one of the most frequently identified
lesions in interventional cardiology yet least likely to be
successfully treated.

The prevalence of the disorder is vexing. The threat to your
patients is significant. The condition is complex. And, treatment
remains a challenge.

Learn how to approach CTOs from internationally-recognized
physician-educators

Turn to Chronic Total Occlusions: A Guide to Recanalization,
2e for expert insight into the world of CTOs and clear,
practical guidance you can apply directly and immediately in your
cath lab.

Offering the most comprehensive information available, this
completely updated second edition provides you wih:

* Full-color images from the diagnostic modalities that
are essential in identifying CTOs

* Data on indications and efficacy from the most recent
clinical trials

* Practical guidance on the selection and use of the
latest wires and devices

* Even more tips and tricks from leading operators from
the world’s busiest centers

* Clinical cases to illustrate some of the more complex
scenarios and common complications

* And more!

Chronic Total Occlusions: A Guide to Recanalization, 2e
is the guide you can count on to improve the CTO success rate at
your facility. Order your copy today!

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Edited by
Ron Waksman, MD, FACC
Division of Cardiology, Med Star Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, USA

Shigeru Saito, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FJCC
Cardiology & Catheterization Laboratories, Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan