Dear Colleagues,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 17th CTO Essentials Meeting, taking place in Istanbul on October 1–3, 2026.
As the interest in chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions continues to grow worldwide, the need for high-quality education, practical experience, and international collaboration has never been greater. Since 2009, the Turkish CTO Club has been dedicated to advancing CTO practice through educational activities and the exchange of knowledge among interventional cardiologists.
Building on this experience, CTO Essentials has evolved into an international platform bringing together leading operators from Europe, North America, Japan, the Middle East, and beyond. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive and practical learning experience for operators of all levels, from those beginning their CTO journey to highly experienced practitioners.
The scientific program will feature live case transmissions, challenging case discussions, complication management sessions, and interactive educational activities led by world-renowned experts.
We look forward to welcoming you to Istanbul for three days of learning, collaboration, and innovation in CTO intervention.
Sincerely,
Prof. Ömer Göktekin, MD
President, Turkish CTO Club Society
