Integrating CT Myocardial Perfusion and CT-FFR in the Work-Up of Coronary Artery Disease

Conclusions
CT MPI and CTA FFR both identify functionally significant CAD, with comparable accuracy. Diagnostic performance can be improved by combining the techniques. A stepwise approach, reserving CT MPI for intermediate CTA FFR results, also improves diagnostic performance while omitting nearly one-half of the population from CT MPI examinations.

Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - July 3, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Coenen, A., Rossi, A., Lubbers, M. M., Kurata, A., Kono, A. K., Chelu, R. G., Segreto, S., Dijkshoorn, M. L., Wragg, A., van Geuns, R.-J. M., Pugliese, F., Nieman, K. Tags: MOC Source Type: research