A novel way to induce coronary hyperaemia

Coronary angiography and measurement of fractional flow reserve (FFR) are used for anatomical and functional assessment of coronary stenoses. The achievement of maximal coronary hyperaemia is crucial for an accurate calculation of FFR. Although adenosine and papaverine have been well validated, thei...

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Main Authors: Konrad Tkaczewski, Mirosław Dziuk, Janusz Kocki, Roman Pińkowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2013-09-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
Subjects:
FFR
Online Access:http://journals.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=1066058