Deferred lesion failure in diabetes: A truly bad actor
Key Points
DM patients with stenoses whose FFR > 0.80 have a relatively high 14% rate of deferred lesion failure (i.e., revascularization or MI).
IDDM and prior revascularization were independent predictors of deferred lesion failure
FFR predicts outcomes, but is a less effective predictor in diabetics due to diffuse atherosclerosis microvascular disease.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Arnold H. Seto, Morton J. Kern Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research
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