Key result
CT-FFR enhances CCTA specificity and reduces negative ICA procedures.
Why the study?
To review the practical application, interpretation, and clinical impact of CT-FFR on patient care and its role within CCTA for comprehensive coronary assessment.
Design
Review
Authors
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May reduce unnecessary ICAs in stable CAD; leaves open prospective RCTs before practice change.
CT-FFR serves as an effective gatekeeper for invasive coronary angiography by improving the specificity of CCTA in stable CAD, reducing unnecessary invasive procedures.
Becker et al. (2024) conducted a review in Coronary artery disease. Computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) vs. Invasive coronary angiography (ICA) / Standard of care was evaluated. Computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve enhances the specificity of coronary computed tomography angiography, significantly reducing negative invasive coronary angiography procedures.
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