Why the study?
Does a novel physiologically based algorithm accurately compute FFR in coronary artery trees compared to invasive measurements?
Population
3D models of coronary artery trees created using CT scans
Comparison
Physiologically based algorithm CFD computation of FFR vs invasive coronary angiographic data
Design
Computational fluid dynamics validation study
Authors
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Preclinical accuracy supports CFD algorithm refinement; leaves open human validation before clinical consideration.
Does a novel physiologically based algorithm accurately compute FFR in coronary artery trees compared to invasive measurements?
A novel physiologically based algorithm for CFD computation of FFR demonstrates high accuracy compared to invasive measurements, offering a reliable alternative to current lumped parameter models.
Alzhanov et al. (2023) studied this question.
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