The following is a summary of “Visual coronary artery calcification score to predict significant coronary artery stenosis in ...

A decade after the first introduction of angiography-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR), we are now entering an era in which simplified image-derived solutions could replace invasive assessment ...

Using intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide stent implantation during complex stenting procedures is safer and more effective ...

Cotemporary DES paired with FFR guidance and modern medical therapy may be what narrowed the gap, William Fearon says.

Background PCI is the most effective method to improve the outcomes of CAD. However, the proper usage of PCI has not been achieved in clinical practice. Methods A meta-analysis was performed on ...

Background: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides high-resolution intracoronary imaging. However, whether the addition of OCT to angiography to guide percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of ...

Although FFR assessment is helpful in identifying which patients are most likely to benefit from PCI, Wang said, technical ...

A coronary angiography-derived index of microvascular resistance (caIMR ... On the other hand, Fearon et al. have measured IMR immediately after PCI in 253 patients with acute coronary syndrome from 3 ...

In the context of an urgent or emergency diagnostic procedure in a patient with an acute coronary syndrome, consent should always be obtained for both angiography and intervention ... 3 In order to ...