St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) GENERIC NAME: Hypericum perforatum. BRAND NAME: St. John's Wort. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: St. John's wort is a commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplement that is used to treat mild depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. St. John's wort is a plant that has bright yellow flowers.
Coronary artery chronic total occlusion (CTO) is complete or almost complete blockage of a coronary artery for 30 or more days. Coronary CTO is caused by a heavy build-up of atherosclerotic plaque within the artery.
Reasons for having artery occlusion and bypass performed. Artery occlusion and bypass may be performed to treat aneurysms that cannot be closed with standard methods. There may be other reasons for your physician to recommend artery occlusion and bypass. Treating aneurysms at Johns Hopkins.