FFRCT derived from computer tomography angiography: the experience in the UK.

This article discusses the mathematical and physiological principles underpinning calculation of non-invasive fractional flow reserve (FFR), as well as discussing the differences between the commercially available technologies. Diagnostic accuracy, cost effectiveness and safety of non-invasive FFR from the early clinical trials is examined. Further to this the potential implications of the use of non-invasive FFR in clinical practice in the UK are discussed. Expert commentary: Non-invasive FFR represents a promising comprehensive imaging technology providing both anatomical and physiological data to accurately diagnose obstructive coronary artery disease. The technology has yet to prove to be cost effective in "real world" cohorts before becoming integrated into everyday clinical practice and guidelines in the United Kingdom. PMID: 30347174 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy - Category: Cardiology Tags: Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther Source Type: research