1. Fractional Flow Reserve: Patient Selection and Perspectives
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Peper J, Becker LM, van Kuijk JP, Leiner T, and Swaans MJ
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coronary artery disease ,fractional flow reserve ,patient selection ,revascularisation ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Joyce Peper,1,2,* Leonie M Becker,1,2,* Jan-Peter van Kuijk,1 Tim Leiner,2 Martin J Swaans1 1Department of Cardiology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands; 2Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Joyce PeperDepartment of Cardiology, St. Antonius Hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, Nieuwegein, 3435 CM, The NetherlandsTel +31 88 320 09 22Email j.peper@antoniusziekenhuis.nlAbstract: The aim of this review was to discuss the current practice and patient selection for invasive FFR, new techniques to estimate invasive FFR and future of coronary physiology tests. We elaborate on the indication and application of FFR and on the contraindications and concerns in certain patient populations.Keywords: coronary artery disease, fractional flow reserve, patient selection, revascularisation
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- 2021