Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO): A Patient's Guide
What is a chronic total occlusion? Learn why CTOs are hard to treat and how specialized techniques help, plus why a cardiologist evaluates candidacy.
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What is a chronic total occlusion? Learn why CTOs are hard to treat and how specialized techniques help, plus why a cardiologist evaluates candidacy.
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CTO treatment differs from standard PCI in complexity and technique. Learn how chronic total occlusion treatment compares, and what to ask your doctor.
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