Recorded CTO PCI complications
| Complications | Pre-proctored/ non-proctored | Post-proctored |
|---|---|---|
| Coronary | 10 (4.3%) | 13 (3.7%) |
| Ventricular fibrillation | 1 (0.4%) | 0 (0%) |
| Femoral access haematoma | 1 (0.4%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| Aorto-ostial dissection | 2 (0.9%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| Side branch occlusion | 0 (0%) | 2 (0.6%) |
| Donor vessel thrombosis | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| Retroperitoneal bleed | 0 (0%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| Death | 1 (0.4%) | 2 (0.6%) |
| Transient ischaemic attack | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| Femoral dissection | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| Total | 15/232 (6.5%) | 30/354 (8.5%) |
CTO, chronic total occlusion; PCI, percutaneous coronary intervention.