Dr. Anbukarasi Maran
Interventional Cardiologist
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Dr. Anbukarasi Maran is an interventional cardiologist with the Medical University of South Carolina.
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Episode # 40 • 23 Jun 2026
Maximizing Success in CTO Procedures with CT Imaging
Can cardiac CTA take the guesswork out of complex CTO (chronic total occlusion) procedures? In this episode of Backtable Cardiology, host Dr. Hady Lichaa interviews interventional cardiologist and CTO operator Dr. Anbukarasi Maran about how advanced CT imaging is changing the landscape of CTO PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) planning. They discuss workflow for integrating photon-counting CT, collaboration with radiologists, and why this approach is being adopted for pre-procedure planning in CTO cases, reflecting its growing use in structural heart interventions.
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Dr. Anbukarasi Maran is an interventional cardiologist at MUSC Health whose clinical expertise focuses on complex coronary interventions, cardiac catheterization, chronic total occlusion (CTO) procedures, arrhythmias, and atrial fibrillation. She is committed to providing advanced, minimally invasive cardiovascular care while incorporating innovative techniques to improve outcomes for patients with complex heart disease. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Maran serves as an Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina and holds leadership roles directing complex coronary intervention programs and cardiac catheterization services. A graduate of Madras Medical College with advanced cardiovascular and interventional cardiology training at the Medical University of South Carolina, she combines extensive clinical experience with research, education, and mentorship to advance the field of interventional cardiology.
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