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ArticleCardiology journal2023

New scoring system for predicting percutaneous coronary intervention of chronic total occlusion success: Impact of operator's experience.

Mohsen Mohandes, Cristina Moreno, Mónica Fuertes, Sergio Rojas, Alberto Pernigotti, Diego Zambrano, Victor Doblas, Francisco Fernández, Jordi Guarinos, Alfredo Bardají

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10 authors.

Mohsen MohandesInterventional Cardiology Unit, Cardiology Division, Joan XXIII University Hospital, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain. mohandesmohsen@hotmmail.com.
Cristina MorenoInterventional Cardiology Unit, Cardiology Division, Joan XXIII University Hospital, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain.
Mónica FuertesInterventional Cardiology Unit, Cardiology Division, Joan XXIII University Hospital, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain.
Sergio RojasInterventional Cardiology Unit, Cardiology Division, Joan XXIII University Hospital, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain.
Alberto PernigottiInterventional Cardiology Unit, Cardiology Division, Joan XXIII University Hospital, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain.
Diego ZambranoInterventional Cardiology Unit, Cardiology Division, Joan XXIII University Hospital, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain.
Victor DoblasInterventional Cardiology Unit, Cardiology Division, Joan XXIII University Hospital, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain.
Francisco FernándezInterventional Cardiology Unit, Cardiology Division, Joan XXIII University Hospital, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain.
Jordi GuarinosInterventional Cardiology Unit, Cardiology Division, Joan XXIII University Hospital, Pere Virgili Health Research Institute (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain.
Alfredo BardajíCardiology Division, Joan XXIII Univer sity Hospital, Pere Virgili Health Research Insitute (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSeveral scoring systems have been developed in order to predict percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) result of chronic total occlusion (CTO). The scores principally include anatomic and clinical variables. Operator experience is a decisive factor for achieving successful result. We sought to assess the real impact of operator growing experience on CTO-PCI success.

methodsThe angiographic and clinical variables of CTO-PCIs performed in our center between May 2007 and April 2021 were collected, and variables with potential association with procedural result were thoroughly reviewed. The influence of operator experience based on the number of previous CTO-PCIs was statistically assessed. A scoring system with combination of anatomic variables and operator experience was devised.

resultsA total of 540 PCIs in 457 patients were performed in our institution. The scoring model was developed from the derivation set (2/3 of the cohort). The final variables in logistic regression model were CTO length ≥ 20 mm, blunt stump, vessel tortuosity > 45o and operator experience < 100 PCIs. The model showed good performance in the derivation set (area under curve [AUC]: 0.768; confidence interval [CI]: 0706-0.830; p < 0.001) with no significant shrinkage in the validation set (AUC: 0.704; CI: 0.613-0.796; p < 0.001).

conclusionsThis new score (E-CTO score) adequately predict the probability of CTO-PCI failure. The model includes a variable representing operator experience along with other anatomic variables.

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Coronary OcclusionPercutaneous Coronary InterventionChronic DiseaseCoronary AngiographyHumansPredictive Value of TestsRegistriesRisk FactorsTreatment Outcomecoronary arteriescoronary occlusionspercutaneous coronary intervention

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PMCPMC10508064

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