Objectives To report clinical, angiographic characteristics, outcomes, and predictors of unsuccessful procedures in patients who underwent chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in Latin America. Background CTO PCI has been increasingly performed worldwide, but there is a lack of information in this region. Methods An international multicenter registry was developed to collect data on CTO PCI performed in centers in Latin America. Patient, angiographic, procedural and outcome data were evaluated. Predictors of unsuccessful procedures were assessed by multivariable analysis. Results We have included data related to 1,040 CTO PCIs performed in seven countries in Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Puerto Rico). The mean age was 64 ± 10 years, and CTO PCI was performed mainly for angina control (81%) or treatment of a large ischemic area (30%). Overall technical success rate was 82.5%, and it was achieved with antegrade wire escalation in 81%, antegrade dissection/re‐entry in 8% and with retrograde techniques in 11% of the successful procedures. Multivariable analysis identified moderate/severe calcification, a blunt proximal cap and a previous attempt as independent predictors of unsuccessful procedures. In‐hospital major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) occurred in 3.1% of the cases, death in 1% and cardiac tamponade in 0.9% Conclusions CTO PCI in Latin America has been performed mainly for ischemia relief. Procedures were associated with a success rate above 80% and low incidence of MACE. Predictors of unsuccessful procedures were similar to those previously reported in the literature.

Objectives We aimed to explore angiographic patterns and in‐hospital outcomes of patients with concomitant coronavirus disease‐19 (COVID‐19) and myocardial infarction (MI). Background Patients with COVID‐19 may experience MI during the course of the viral infection. However, this association is currently poorly understood. Methods This is a multicenter prospective study of consecutive patients with concomitant COVID‐19 and MI who underwent coronary angiography. Quantitative and qualitative coronary angiography were analyzed by two observers in an independent core lab. Results A total of 152 patients were included, of whom 142 (93.4%) had COVID‐19 diagnosis confirmation. The median time between symptom onset and hospital admission was 5 (1–10) days. A total of 83 (54.6%) patients presented with ST‐elevation MI. The median angiographic Syntax score was 16 (9.0–25.3) and 69.0% had multi‐vessel disease. At least one complex lesion was found in 73.0% of patients, 51.3% had a thrombus containing lesion, and 57.9% had myocardial blush grades 0/1. The overall in‐hospital mortality was 23.7%. ST‐segment elevation MI presentation and baseline myocardial blush grades 0 or 1 were independently associated with a higher risk of death (HR 2.75, 95%CI 1.30–5.80 and HR 3.73, 95%CI 1.61–8.61, respectively). Conclusions Patients who have a MI in the context of ongoing COVID‐19 mostly present complex coronary morphologies, implying a background of prior atherosclerotic disease superimposed on a thrombotic milieu. The in‐hospital prognosis is poor with a markedly high mortality, prompting further investigation to better clarify this newly described condition.

Contemporary Bare Metal Stents Implantation: Comparison of Stainless Steel versus Cobalt Chromium Coronary Stents Introduction: Higher strut thickness of coronary bare metal stents is associated with restenosis risk after bare metal stent implantation. New bare metal stents with thin struts have been developed, but there have been few studies comparing these new devices. Methods: from February 2004 until January 2007, 475 consecutive patients underwent percutaneous coronary intervention treating "de novo" coronary lesions exclusively using BMS. One hundred and eleven patients with stainless steel stent (Liberté ®group I) and 364 with cobalt chromium stent (Driver ®group II). Bypass venous graft, cardiogenic shock and restenosis were excluded. Patient progress was evaluated during their hospital stay and an average 18-month outpatient follow-up. Results: Angiographic success in almost all cases, with reduced in-hospital cardiac complications. Over an average 18-month period we found a low incidence of major adverse cardiac events (10.1 vs 7.3%; p=0.2) and a reduction in target vessel revascularization procedures (8.6 vs 6.9%; p=0.3). Conclusion: Implantation of new generation BMS with thinner-struts to treat "de novo" coronary lesions, in a select population, reduces target vessel revascularization to below 10%, with both devices achieving similar results.

0,99). CONCLUSÕES: O presente estudo sugere que o acesso pela via radial na angioplastia primária em pacientes elegíveis é seguro e eficaz quando o procedimento é realizado por intervencionistas "radialistas", sendo uma alternativa atrativa ao acesso femoral, especialmente naqueles pacientes com alto risco de complicações vasculares associadas à via de acesso, como os obesos e os que recebem inibidores da glicoproteína IIb/IIIa e trombolíticos.]]>

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