News — NEW YORK – February 26, 2025 – will feature the latest research and techniques for chronic total occlusions (CTO) and complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). The annual conference, organized by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation® (CRF®), will take place February 28 – March 1 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York, NY. The is available online.

CTO Plus 2025 will feature performed by world-renowned operators at Emory University Medical Center, Haukeland University Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. These cases will be accompanied by real-time analysis from esteemed faculty, providing valuable insights into complex interventions. Sessions will feature in-depth reviews of key research, , and complex case studies, along with the latest advancements in techniques, novel technologies, and refinements in CTO and high-risk PCI.

WHY:

The approach to patients being referred for PCI requires a comprehensive knowledge base combined with a high level of technical skill. CTO Plus 2025 provides clinical practitioners with the latest advances in procedural strategies, techniques, and emerging technologies essential for managing higher-risk patients with complex coronary artery disease and chronic total occlusions (CTO).

WHEN:         

February 28 – March 1, 2025

WHERE:

New York Marriott Marquis

1535 Broadway

New York, NY

WHO:

The Program Directors for CTO Plus 2025 are:

Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhD

Minneapolis Heart Institute

Minneapolis, MN

Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, SM

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

New York, NY

William L. Lombardi, MD

University Of Washington Medical Center

Seattle, WA

Margaret B. McEntegart, MD, PhD

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

New York, NY

Jeffrey W. Moses, MD

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

New York, NY

William Nicholson, MD

Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, GA

HOW TO REGISTER:

Media may apply for registration by emailing [email protected].

About CRF®

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation® (CRF®) is a global leader in interventional cardiovascular medicine, driving innovation, spearheading groundbreaking research, and transforming education in the field. Through its relentless pursuit of excellence, CRF® not only accelerates medical breakthroughs but also equips healthcare professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to enhance survival rates and elevate the quality of life for millions worldwide. CRF’s centers of excellence include the CRF Skirball Center for Innovation, CRF Clinical Trials Center, CRF Center for Education, CRF Digital, TCTMD, and Structural Heart: The Journal of the Heart Team. For more information, visit .

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