DON'T MISS THE CHRONIC TOTAL OCCLUSION SUMMIT

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation is sponsoring a summit at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on February 5-6, 2009.

Here are the details:

Chronic total occlusions (CTOs) of coronary arteries represent one of the greatest challenges to interventional cardiologists. Successful revascularization of CTOs has been strongly associated with improved left ventricular function, freedom from angina and future revascularization, and in several studies increased survival.

Thursday, February 5

6:30 AM

Registration and Continental Breakfast

CTO Revascularization: An Evidence Basis for Improving Clinical Outcomes

Moderators: Gregg W. Stone, Gerald S. Werner

7:30 AM	While You Were Sleeping: A Review of the World's CTO Literature from the Last Year Ajay J. Kirtane
7:45 AM	Clinical Rationale for CTO Recanalization: More Than Just Symptom Relief? Gerald S. Werner
8:00 AM	Trends in CTO Strategy, Technique, and Procedural Outcomes in Japan Masahiko Ochiai
8:15 AM	Featured Lecture: New Insights from the Columbia-Milan CTO Registry in Over 1,000 Patients Roxana Mehran
8:30 AM	Moderated Discussion with Audience Q&A Moderators: Gregg W. Stone, Gerald S. Werner Discussants: Ajay J. Kirtane, Roxana Mehran, Masahiko Ochia
8:45 AM	Live Coronary Case Session I: Cases 1, 2, and 3 Site: Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY Moderator: Gregg W. Stone Panelists: Yaron Almagor, Mauro Carlino, Jose PS Henriques, Masahiko Ochiai, Gerald S. Werner Visiting Operators: Carlo Di Mario, Osamu Katoh, Craig A. Thompson Local Operators: Michael B. Collins, George D. Dangas, Martin B. Leon, Jeffrey W. Moses
10:45 AM	Visit Exhibit Hall

CTO Revascularization: For Whom, By Whom?

Moderators: Yaron Almagor, Georgios Sianos

11:05 AM	Japanese Approach to CTO Case Selection: What Is Easy, What Is Difficult, and What Is Impossible Yuji Ikari
11:17 AM	Application of Noninvasive Imaging to Identify Candidates Who Will Benefit from CTO Revascularization Graham Wright (from Toronto, Canada)
11:29 AM	Angiographic Predictors of CTO Procedural Success, Failure, and Complications: Contemporary Data Alexandra J. Lansky
11:41 AM	Should CTO Revascularization Be Limited to CTO-Specific Operators? Experience from the European CTO Club Carlo Di Mario
11:53 AM	Moderated Discussion with Audience Q&A Moderators: Yaron Almagor, Georgios Sianos Discussants: Carlo Di Mario, Yuji Ikari, Alexandra J. Lansky, Shigeru Saito, Graham Wright
12:05 PM	Lunch Pick-up in the Exhibit Hall
12:15 PM	Lunchtime Case Review Session: What I Would Have Done If I Could Do It All Over Again: Highlights of Failures and Complications of CTO Angioplasty Moderator: Jeffrey W. Moses Panelists: Yaron Almagor, Maurice Buchbinder, George D. Dangas, Masahiko Ochiai, Georgios Sianos
1:15 PM	Live Coronary Case Session II: Cases 4, 5, and 6 Site: Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA Moderator: Jeffrey W. Moses Panelists: Maurice Buchbinder, Martin B. Leon, James R. Margolis, Shigeru Nakamura, Georgios Sianos, Satoru Sumitsuji Visiting Operators: William L. Lombardi, Reginald I. Low Local Operators: David E. Kandzari, Matthew J. Price, Curtiss Stinis, Paul S. Teirstein
3:15 PM	Visit Exhibit Hall

The CTO Toolbox: New and Imaginative Applications for Existing Technologies with Case-Based Presentations

Moderators: Gregg W. Stone, Craig A. Thompson

Guiding Catheters
3:35 PM	Guiding Catheter Selection and Advanced Guiding Catheter Technique William L. Lombardi (from La Jolla, CA)
Drug-Eluting Stents
3:47 PM	Drug-Eluting Stents for CTO Revascularization: Two Steps Forward with One Step Back? David E. Kandzari (from La Jolla, CA)
Guidewires and Support Catheters
3:59 PM	Anatomy of Contemporary CTO Guidewires and Selection Criteria Craig A. Thompson
4:11 PM	Trends in Guidewire Selection: When and Why to Start the Case with a Hydrophillic Guidewire Maurice Buchbinder
4:23 PM	Putting it All Together: Tip Shape, Penetration Technique, and Advanced Guidewire Techniques Masahiko Ochiai
Beyond Guidewires: Specialized Crossing Technologies
4:38 PM	Multifunctional Applications of the Tornus Catheter in Noncrossable Lesions Etsuo Tscuchikane
4:50 PM	The Channel Dilator Catheter: Alternative to Balloon Dilatation for the Retrograde Technique Osamu Katoh
5:00 PM	Is There Still a Role for Atherectomy and Laser? Crossing the "Uncrossable" After Guidewire Placement James R. Margolis
5:10 PM	Moderated Discussion with Audience Q&A Moderators: Gregg W. Stone, Craig A. Thompson Discussants: Maurice Buchbinder, David E. Kandzari, Osamu Katoh, James R. Margolis, Masahiko Ochiai, Craig A. Thompson, Etsuo Tscuchikane

CTO Adjunctive Imaging Workshop

Moderators: Akiko Maehara, Gary S. Mintz

5:25 PM	Utility of Preprocedure CT Angiography and Advanced Applications of Noninvasive Imaging: Coregistration, Stereotaxis, and Beyond Georgios Sianos
5:40 PM	Applications for Intravascular Ultrasound in CTOs Satoru Sumitsuji
5:55 PM	Moderated Discussion with Audience Q&A Moderators: Akiko Maehara, Gary S. Mintz Discussants: Georgios Sianos, Satoru Sumitsuji
6:05 PM	Cocktail Reception in Exhibit Hall
7:30 PM	Dinner Programs

Friday, February 6

6:30 AM

Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

Clinical Outcomes Following CTO Revascularization:
A Global Perspective

Moderators: Carlo Di Mario, Gerald S. Werner

7:30 AM	Twenty Years of Experience at the Toyohashi Heart Center: Evolution of Technique, Patient Selection, and Clinical Outcome Etsuo Tscuchikane
7:45 AM	Early Insights from the Canadian Multicenter CTO Longitudinal Study Bradley H. Strauss
8:00 AM	The European Multicenter CTO EXPLORE Trial: Previous Findings and Study Rationale Jose PS Henriques

Crossing Technique in CTO Revascularization:
Antegrade, Retrograde . . . Both!

Moderators: Martin B. Leon, Patrick L. Whitlow

8:12 AM	Antegrade Approach: From Guidewire Selection to Technical Skills Martin B. Leon
8:22 AM	Retrograde Technique I: Septal Crossing Masahiko Ochiai
8:32 AM	Retrograde Technique II: Epicardial Crossing Shigeru Nakamura
8:42 AM	Retrograde Technique III: CART and Reverse CART Osamu Katoh
8:52 AM	Simultaneous Antegrade and Retrograde Technique: Transradial Plus Transfemoral Approaches Yuji Ikari
9:02 AM	Brutus Revisited: Subintimal Tracking and Reentry Technique and Outcomes Antonio Colombo
9:12 AM	Intraocclusion Contrast Injection: Tracking with the Microchannel Technique Mauro Carlino
9:22 AM	Moderated Discussion with Audience Q&A Moderators: Martin B. Leon, Patrick L. Whitlow Discussants: Mauro Carlino, Antonio Colombo, Yuji Ikari, Osamu Katoh, Shigeru Nakamura, Masahiko Ochiai
9:35 AM	Visit Exhibit Hall
9:55 AM	Live Coronary Case Session III: Cases 7, 8, and 9 Site: Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY Moderator: Martin B. Leon Panelists: Mark Reisman, Etsuo Tscuchikane, Patrick L. Whitlow, David O. Williams, R. Michael Wyman Visiting Operators: Yaron Almagor, Antonio Colombo, Masahiko Ochiai Local Operators: Michael B. Collins, Jeffrey W. Moses, Gregg W. Stone
11:55 AM	Lunch Pick-up in the Exhibit Hall
12:10 PM	Lunchtime Case Review Session: You Wouldn't Believe It Unless I Showed You: My Most Memorable Case of 2008 Moderator: Mark Reisman Panelists: Kotaro Obunai, Mark Reisman, Craig A. Thompson, David O. William, R. Michael Wyman

CTO Complications Forum

Moderators: Paul S. Teirstein, Craig A. Thompson

1:10 PM	Perforation Happens: Identification and Management Mark Reisman
1:22 PM	Complications Unique to the Retrograde Technique: Septal and Collateral Perforation and Beyond Osamu Katoh
1:34 PM	Stent Fracture and Late Incomplete Apposition Gary S. Mintz
1:46 PM	My Worst Complications and How I Treated Them Paul S. Teirstein
1:58 PM	Radiation Injury and Contrast Nephropathy: Clinical Consequences and Prevention Reginald I. Low (from La Jolla, California)
2:10 PM	Moderated Discussion with Audience Q&A Moderators: Paul S. Teirstein, Craig A. Thompson Discussants: Osamu Katoh, Reginald I. Low, Gary S. Mintz, Mark Reisman
2:20 PM	Live Coronary Case Session IV: Cases 10, 11, and 12 Site: Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA Moderator: Paul S. Teirstein Panelists: Alfredo R. Galassi, Richard R. Heuser, Yuji Ikari, Osamu Katoh, Keyur H. Parikh, Bradley S. Strauss Visiting Operators: Wiliam L. Lombardi, Reginald I. Low, Shigeru Saito Local Operators: David E. Kandzari, Matthew J. Price, Curtiss Stinis

Solutions to the Last Great Barrier in PCI Success:
Innovative Technologies

Moderators: Bradley H. Strauss, David O. Williams

4:20 PM	FlowCardia Crosser System: Practical Experiences and Device Evolution Alfredo R. Galassi
4:32 PM	OCR Guided Radiofrequency-Enabled CTO Recanalization with the Safe Cross System Richard R. Heuser
4:42 PM	Ovalum CiTop: FIM Results and Early Clinical Experience Keyur H. Parikh
4:52 PM	EndoCross Enabler Technology: Device Description and Early Results Maurice Buchbinder
5:02 PM	Bridgepoint Intraluminal Coronary Reentry Technologies Patrick L. Whitlow
5:12 PM	Novelis Forward-Looking IVUS and RF CTO Ablation: Program Update David O. Williams
5:22 PM	Collagen Dissolution: Rationale, Preclinical Results, and FIH Plans Bradley H. Strauss
5:32 PM	Moderated Discussion with Audience Q&A Moderators: Bradley H. Strauss, David O. Williams Discussants: Alfredo R. Galassi, Richard R. Heuser, Keyur H. Parikh, Patrick L. Whitlow
5:45 PM	Adjourn

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Thursday, February 5

6:30 AM

Registration and Continental Breakfast

CTO Revascularization: An Evidence Basis for Improving Clinical Outcomes

7:30 AM

While You Were Sleeping: A Review of the World's CTO Literature from the Last Year

7:45 AM

Clinical Rationale for CTO Recanalization: More Than Just Symptom Relief?

8:00 AM

Trends in CTO Strategy, Technique, and Procedural Outcomes in Japan

8:15 AM

Featured Lecture: New Insights from the Columbia-Milan CTO Registry in Over 1,000 Patients

8:30 AM

Moderated Discussion with Audience Q&A

8:45 AM

Live Coronary Case Session I: Cases 1, 2, and 3

10:45 AM

Visit Exhibit Hall

CTO Revascularization: For Whom, By Whom?

11:05 AM

Japanese Approach to CTO Case Selection: What Is Easy, What Is Difficult, and What Is Impossible

11:17 AM

Application of Noninvasive Imaging to Identify Candidates Who Will Benefit from CTO Revascularization

11:29 AM

Angiographic Predictors of CTO Procedural Success, Failure, and Complications: Contemporary Data

11:41 AM

Should CTO Revascularization Be Limited to CTO-Specific Operators? Experience from the European CTO Club

11:53 AM

Moderated Discussion with Audience Q&A

12:05 PM

Lunch Pick-up in the Exhibit Hall

12:15 PM

Lunchtime Case Review Session: What I Would Have Done If I Could Do It All Over Again: Highlights of Failures and Complications of CTO Angioplasty

1:15 PM

Live Coronary Case Session II: Cases 4, 5, and 6

3:15 PM

Visit Exhibit Hall

The CTO Toolbox: New and Imaginative Applications for Existing Technologies with Case-Based Presentations

Guiding Catheters

3:35 PM

Guiding Catheter Selection and Advanced Guiding Catheter Technique

Drug-Eluting Stents

3:47 PM

Drug-Eluting Stents for CTO Revascularization: Two Steps Forward with One Step Back?

Guidewires and Support Catheters

3:59 PM

Anatomy of Contemporary CTO Guidewires and Selection Criteria

4:11 PM

Trends in Guidewire Selection: When and Why to Start the Case with a Hydrophillic Guidewire

4:23 PM

Putting it All Together: Tip Shape, Penetration Technique, and Advanced Guidewire Techniques

Beyond Guidewires: Specialized Crossing Technologies

4:38 PM

Multifunctional Applications of the Tornus Catheter in Noncrossable Lesions

4:50 PM

The Channel Dilator Catheter: Alternative to Balloon Dilatation for the Retrograde Technique

5:00 PM

Is There Still a Role for Atherectomy and Laser? Crossing the "Uncrossable" After Guidewire Placement

5:10 PM

Moderated Discussion with Audience Q&A

CTO Adjunctive Imaging Workshop

5:25 PM

Utility of Preprocedure CT Angiography and Advanced Applications of Noninvasive Imaging: Coregistration, Stereotaxis, and Beyond

5:40 PM

Applications for Intravascular Ultrasound in CTOs

5:55 PM

Moderated Discussion with Audience Q&A

6:05 PM

Cocktail Reception in Exhibit Hall

7:30 PM

Dinner Programs

Friday, February 6

6:30 AM

Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

Clinical Outcomes Following CTO Revascularization:A Global Perspective

7:30 AM

Twenty Years of Experience at the Toyohashi Heart Center: Evolution of Technique, Patient Selection, and Clinical Outcome

7:45 AM

Early Insights from the Canadian Multicenter CTO Longitudinal Study

8:00 AM

Clinical Outcomes Following CTO Revascularization:
A Global Perspective

Crossing Technique in CTO Revascularization:
Antegrade, Retrograde . . . Both!

Simultaneous Antegrade and Retrograde Technique:
Transradial Plus Transfemoral Approaches

Lunchtime Case Review Session: You Wouldn't Believe It Unless I Showed You:
My Most Memorable Case of 2008

Complications Unique to the Retrograde Technique:
Septal and Collateral Perforation and Beyond

Solutions to the Last Great Barrier in PCI Success:
Innovative Technologies