Value of FFR in clinical practice

Abstract Fractional flow reserve is an important tool in the cardiac catheterization lab to assess the physiological significance of coronary lesions. This article discusses the basic concepts about FFR and its utility in clinical decision making.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Indian heart journal 2015, Vol.67 (1), p.77-80
Hauptverfasser:	Mehra, Anil, Mohan, Bishav
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cardiovascular Coronary Angiography - methods Coronary Stenosis - diagnosis Coronary Stenosis - physiopathology Coronary Stenosis - surgery Coronary Vessels - physiopathology Coronary Vessels - surgery Fractional Flow Reserve, Myocardial - physiology Humans Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Severity of Illness Index
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Fractional flow reserve is an important tool in the cardiac catheterization lab to assess the physiological significance of coronary lesions. This article discusses the basic concepts about FFR and its utility in clinical decision making.
ISSN:	0019-4832
DOI:	10.1016/j.ihj.2015.02.025