FFR negative & OCT positive LAD lesion: What shall we do ?

Rules of the PCI game  Mind the physiology. It is the new norm in selecting the lesions for stenting. Now, If physiology is ok, you have to mind the Anatomy and vice versa. If Anatomical (severity of block )is ok, then, you have to mind the morphology and vulnerability. Finally. and most importantly mind the patient’s symptoms and clinical scenario. So what should we do in a case of 70 % LAD with  .9 FFR ? (Still shabby looking, eccentric plaque, looks vulnerable  with a thin cap on OCT) I will stent, no doubt. I shall wait, and treat with Intensive optimal medical management (OMT).High dose statins will surely seal the cap. I will defer and watch. I will teach the patient and their family the basics of coronary hemodynamics and accept their decision. I simply leave the LAD for God to heal. Which is correct? All can be fair depending upon the clinical scenario. In the ACS setting, one can’t afford to ignore these lessons. Many would argue even in CCS setting it need to be tackled with PCI. But isn’t also a fact, (maybe, we have been taught wrong as well ) non-flow-limiting lesions are more at risk in terms of ACS risk. Hmm . . . then why we Insist to celebrate the concept of FFR  and its magic cut off of .75? Do we practice coronary care at its height of confusing times ? or Am I make it appear so?  Watch this, (https://rutherfordmedicine.com/videos )It might help you to get a better answer. Its called FORZA study. freshly delivered at TCT 2019, S...
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