Comparative study of fractional flow reserve and diastolic pressure ratio using a guidewire with a sensor for measuring intravascular pressure.

Hiroki KojimaHideki IshiiAkihito TanakaHiroshi FunakuboToshiaki KatoYusaku ShimboToshiki KawamiyaYachiyo KuwatsukaMasahiko AndoToyoaki Murohara

Published in: Medicine (2023)

We found that dPR was highly correlated with FFR, and diagnostic discordance was observed in 11% of the lesions. Several factors, including lesion location and medication for hyperemia, may cause the diagnostic discordance between dPR and FFR.

Keyphrases

left ventricular
blood pressure
healthcare
coronary artery
heart failure
ejection fraction
adverse drug