Validation of coronary flow reserve measurements by thermodilution in clinical practice
Key result
Thermodilution-derived coronary flow reserve measurements were validated as feasible and reliable in clinical practice, enhancing evaluation of coronary circulation.
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Implication
May facilitate combined FFR-CFR assessment clinically; leaves open impact on outcomes in prospective trials.
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Intervention
Thermodilution-derived coronary flow reserve (CFR) measurement
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Outcome
Feasibility and reliability of thermodilution-derived CFR
Thermodilution-derived CFR using a single guide wire is a feasible, reliable, and safe clinical tool for evaluating coronary circulation in real-world practice.
Cite This Study
Emanuele Barbato (2004) studied this question. Thermodilution-derived coronary flow reserve measurements were validated as feasible and reliable in clinical practice, enhancing evaluation of coronary circulation.