The NOrdic-Baltic Randomized Registry Study for Evaluation of PCI in Chronic Total Coronary Occlusion

This trial compares the outcomes of opening a fully blocked coronary artery (chronic total occlusion, or CTO) with a stent procedure versus medical treatment alone in patients with stable heart disease. You may be eligible if... - You have at least one CTO (completely blocked artery) that can be treated with a stent - You have stable coronary artery disease - You have symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath, OR imaging shows reduced blood flow to your heart - Your blocked artery supplies a significant area of the heart You may NOT be eligible if... - Your expected survival is less than 1 year - You are on dialysis due to kidney failure - You have had non-CTO arteries treated within the past month - You have declined to give informed consent - For MRI: you have a contrast allergy, severe obesity, claustrophobia, or certain metal implants Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.