The Continuum of Invasive Techniques for the Assessment of Intermediate Coronary Lesions.

ABSTRACT: Ischemic heart disease is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Revascularization of coronary stenosis inducing ischemia, either by percutaneous or surgical intervention, significantly reduces major adverse cardiovascular events and improves quality of life. However, in cases of intermediate lesions, classified by a diameter stenosis between 50 and 90% by European guidelines and 40-70% in American counterparts with no clear evidence of ischemia, the indication of revascularization and impact is determined using various methods that altogether comprehensively evaluate the lesions. This review will discuss the various techniques to assess intermediate stenoses, highlighting indications and advantages, but also drawbacks. Fractional flow rate (FFR) and instant

SUBMITTER: Popa-Fotea NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9221746 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature