PCI of RCA CTO via Retrograde Recanilization Technique - CCC Live Sept 2016

45 year old male presented with new onset CCS Class IV angina and lateral ST-T changes. A Cardiac Cath on June 27, 2016 revealed 3V CAD: totally occluded proximal RCA, 90% mid LAD, 70% LCx-OM2 with normal systolic LV function; SYNTAX Score of 17. Patient underwent successful intervention of culprit mid LAD using Promus Premier DES. Patient continued on aggressive CAD risk factor modification and maximal medical therapy. Patient still has Class II angina and a stress MPI revealed moderate inferoposterior ischemia. Patient is now planned for PCI of RCA CTO via retrograde recanalization technique. Date: September 2016 Broadcast live from: The Mount Sinai Hospital Operators: Dr. Samin Sharma and Dr. Annapoorna Kini Moderator: Dr. Sameer Mehta