Although retrograde approach has greatly improved the success rate of percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI) for coronary chronic total occlusion(CTO), retrograde wire externalization still remains challenging and ti...Although retrograde approach has greatly improved the success rate of percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI) for coronary chronic total occlusion(CTO), retrograde wire externalization still remains challenging and time-consuming in some cases. Cases utilizing ‘‘Active Greeting Technique(AGT)", a mother-and-child catheter based technique to facilitate retrograde wire externalization, were extracted from Chronic Total Occlusion Club, China(CTOCC) database. AGT was performed by deep intubation a mother-and-child catheter(GuidezillaTMextension, 4 or 5 Fr inner catheter, and etc.) in combination with either reverse controlled antegrade or retrograde subintimal tracking(CART) technique or retrograde wire crossing technique. A total of 111 patients with 112 CTO lesions treated with this technique were retrospectively analyzed. Reverse CART technique and retrograde wire crossing technique were performed in 90.2% and 9.8% of all procedures. The utilization of GuidezillaTMextension, 4 Fr, and 5 Fr inner catheter accounted for 94.6%, 3.6%, and 1.8%, respectively. Externalization of retrograde wire was successful in all cases. No procedural complications were adjudicated to AGT. Complications independent of AGT included two target vessel perforations and two collateral perforations. No in-hospital major adverse cardiac events were found. AGT is a feasible and safe technique that facilitates retrograde wire externalization.展开更多
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The World Journal of Hepatology(WJH)was launched in October 2009.It mainly publishes articles reporting research findings in the field of hepatology,covering a wide range of topics,including viral hepatitis B and C,no...The World Journal of Hepatology(WJH)was launched in October 2009.It mainly publishes articles reporting research findings in the field of hepatology,covering a wide range of topics,including viral hepatitis B and C,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,alcoholic liver disease,autoimmune and chronic cholestatic liver disease,drug-induced liver injury,cirrhosis,liver failure,hepatocellular carcinoma,coronavirus disease 2019-related liver conditions,etc.As of December 31,2020,the WJH has published 1349 articles,among which,the total cites is 18995 and the average cites per article is 14.In celebrating the New Year,we are pleased to share with you special a New Year’s greeting from the WJH Editors-in-Chief,along with a detailed overview of the journal’s submission,peer review and publishing metrics from 2020.In all,we are appreciative for the substantive support and submissions from authors worldwide,and the dedicated efforts and expertise provided by our invited reviewers and editorial board members.展开更多
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文摘Although retrograde approach has greatly improved the success rate of percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI) for coronary chronic total occlusion(CTO), retrograde wire externalization still remains challenging and time-consuming in some cases. Cases utilizing ‘‘Active Greeting Technique(AGT)", a mother-and-child catheter based technique to facilitate retrograde wire externalization, were extracted from Chronic Total Occlusion Club, China(CTOCC) database. AGT was performed by deep intubation a mother-and-child catheter(GuidezillaTMextension, 4 or 5 Fr inner catheter, and etc.) in combination with either reverse controlled antegrade or retrograde subintimal tracking(CART) technique or retrograde wire crossing technique. A total of 111 patients with 112 CTO lesions treated with this technique were retrospectively analyzed. Reverse CART technique and retrograde wire crossing technique were performed in 90.2% and 9.8% of all procedures. The utilization of GuidezillaTMextension, 4 Fr, and 5 Fr inner catheter accounted for 94.6%, 3.6%, and 1.8%, respectively. Externalization of retrograde wire was successful in all cases. No procedural complications were adjudicated to AGT. Complications independent of AGT included two target vessel perforations and two collateral perforations. No in-hospital major adverse cardiac events were found. AGT is a feasible and safe technique that facilitates retrograde wire externalization.
文摘Every February,across the country,candy,flowers,and gifts are exchanged between loved ones,all in the name of St.Valentine.But who is thismysterious saint and why do we celebrate thisholiday?
文摘The World Journal of Hepatology(WJH)was launched in October 2009.It mainly publishes articles reporting research findings in the field of hepatology,covering a wide range of topics,including viral hepatitis B and C,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease,alcoholic liver disease,autoimmune and chronic cholestatic liver disease,drug-induced liver injury,cirrhosis,liver failure,hepatocellular carcinoma,coronavirus disease 2019-related liver conditions,etc.As of December 31,2020,the WJH has published 1349 articles,among which,the total cites is 18995 and the average cites per article is 14.In celebrating the New Year,we are pleased to share with you special a New Year’s greeting from the WJH Editors-in-Chief,along with a detailed overview of the journal’s submission,peer review and publishing metrics from 2020.In all,we are appreciative for the substantive support and submissions from authors worldwide,and the dedicated efforts and expertise provided by our invited reviewers and editorial board members.
