2026 Scientific Sessions

Essential Techniques for CTO PCI

This session focuses on mastering wire-based strategies for chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention. Faculty will explore wire escalation, antegrade dissection and re-entry (ADR), STAR, and reverse CART techniques. Through case-based discussion, attendees will gain practical insights into optimizing success and minimizing complications in complex CTO procedures.
From Soft to Stiff: The Art and Science of Wire Escalation in CTOs
Arasi Maran, M.D., FSCAI, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
From Entry to Exit: A Structured Approach to STAR
Kate Kearney, M.D., FSCAI, The University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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