Echocardiography evaluation of left ventricular function post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention to totally occluded coronary arteries

Abstract

We aimed to Evaluation of left ventricular function by Echocardiography post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention to totally occluded coronary arteries. Methods: In 100 consecutive patients with chronic totally occluded coronary vessel, LV systolic function were measured by transthoracic Echocardiograrphy before and after successful CTO PCI. Results: The study was conducted on 100 patient collected from department of cardiology , Fayoum University all patients were diagnosed as chronic total occlusion of coronary arteries , L.V systolic function was compared between pre-procedural echocardiographic study and that done within 6 months after the procedure. L.V. Function Improvement was observed in 76% of patients. With no change in 14% and worsening in 10% of studied patints. Conclusion: PCI for a CTO has a beneficial effect on LV functions, myocardial contractility .