Chronic Total Occlusion is a condition in which a blood vessel is blocked for more than 90 days. At times, these blood vessels may only remain blocked for a short period of time, they might reroute themselves within your body. However, there are times when these blood vessels are too large and too important to reroute on their own.

15% to 20% of patients with coronary artery disease could develop this condition, and it can lead to heart attack or stroke. This process is gradual, and that means you must look out for subtle signs that you are suffering from this condition. Your body may be coping today, but it cannot keep up with several occlusions across a large area.

Reach out to our team at MVP Endovascular Center for assistance when you believe you have the symptoms or risk factors that point to CTO.

Most people with CTO will experience chest pain and shortness of breath, but the conditions may be much more subtle if the condition has not progressed to its advanced stages. As a result, you may feel sluggish or notice that you have a sharp or pronounced pain in just one area.

Some people may feel as though they do not have as much stamina as they once did, or they do not feel as though they can enjoy the activities they once loved. Speak to our team at MVP Endovascular Center to learn more about your options, a consultation, and testing.

While your biggest risk factor for Chronic Total Occlusion is atherosclerosis, there are other risk factors that are easier to manage. You might have a combination of these risk factors, and you should ask us for a proper diagnosis so that we can customize your treatment plan.

Visiting us sooner rather than later is always helpful when you experience any of these risk factors:

• Family history of vascular disease
• Age
• Hypertension
• High cholesterol levels
• Overweight or obese
• Diabetes
• Excessive alcohol and tobacco use
• Poor eating habits
• Lack of activity

CTO is most common in men over 45 and women over 55. However, you could experience symptoms of these risk factors at any time. Do not be afraid to come forward with these concerns so that you can receive treatment.

There was a time when the only treatment for CTO was a bypass, but we offer minimally-invasive procedures at MVP Endovascular Center for all our patients. We use our advanced diagnostics and state-of-the-art facilities to ensure you get the care you deserve.

With our treatment plans, we can improve your quality of life and help you avoid much more serious procedures that require longer recovery times and often involve a lifetime of discomfort.

Speak to our cardiovascular specialists today to learn more about your treatment options.