How can we treat these complete blockages with stents
If medication doesn’t provide enough relief or proves too difficult, doctors may consider other options.
For many years, CABG surgery was the main treatment for CTOs. Improved technology has made PCI, commonly known as coronary angioplasty, an option in many cases, even in CTO. PCI is a minimally invasive procedure. It may be less traumatic for patients than surgery and offers a quicker recovery.
Most patients go home the same day as treatment. Some report feeling relief from their symptoms right away. For others, improvement may take a few days or weeks.
