Impact of invasive coronary function testing on management of ANOCA patients and secondary care resource utilisation: insights from a multicentre retrospective study in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Invasive coronary function testing (CFT) is indicated in patients with refractory angina with non-obstructed coronary arteries (ANOCA). Despite this, questions remain regarding patient selection for testing, safety and integration of CFT within clinical pathways and the impact that endotyping has on long term management of these patients. This study aims to investigate the safety of CFT in patients presenting with anginal chest pain, the prevalence of ANOCA endotypes in the tested population, and the impact of CFT on prescribed medical therapy and secondary care resource utilisation.

Methods

A retrospective analysis of electronic case records of 159 consecutive patients who underwent complete invasive CFT at two UK centres between June 2022 and December 2024 was p

SUBMITTER: Abramik J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12931529 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature