Use of the TIMI frame count in the assessment of coronary artery blood flow and microvascular function over the past 15 years

Since its introduction, the TIMI frame count method has contributed to the understanding of the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease. In this article, the evolution of the TFC method and its applicability in the assessment of various therapeutic modalities are described.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis 2009-04, Vol.27 (3), p.316-328
Hauptverfasser:	Kunadian, Vijayalakshmi, Harrigan, Caitlin, Zorkun, Cafer, Palmer, Alexandra M., Ogando, Katherine J., Biller, Leah H., Lord, Erin E., Williams, Scott P., Lew, Michelle E., Ciaglo, Lauren N., Buros, Jacqueline L., Marble, Susan J., Gibson, William J., Gibson, C. Michael
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cardiology Coronary Angiography - history Coronary Angiography - methods Coronary Artery Disease - diagnosis Coronary Circulation Hematology History, 20th Century History, 21st Century Humans Medicine Medicine & Public Health Microcirculation
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Zusammenfassung:	Since its introduction, the TIMI frame count method has contributed to the understanding of the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease. In this article, the evolution of the TFC method and its applicability in the assessment of various therapeutic modalities are described.
ISSN:	0929-5305 1573-742X
DOI:	10.1007/s11239-008-0220-3