Diagnostic Performance of the Instantaneous Wave-Free Ratio: Comparison With Fractional Flow Reserve [Coronary Physiologic Assessment and Imaging]
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The present meta-analysis shows that iFR significantly correlates with standard FFR and shows a good diagnostic performance in identifying FFR-positive coronary stenoses. Finally, iFR and FFR have similar diagnostic efficiency for detection of ischemia-inducing stenoses when tested against a third comparator.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - Category: Cardiology Authors: De Rosa, S., Polimeni, A., Petraco, R., Davies, J. E., Indolfi, C. Tags: Diagnostic Testing, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Revascularization, Meta Analysis, Coronary Artery Disease Coronary Physiologic Assessment and Imaging Source Type: research
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