TCTAP A-095 Diagnostic Performance of Fractional Flow Reserve by Computed Tomography Compared to Other Modality

Noninvasive Fractional Flow Reserve Using Computed Tomography Angiography

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Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography With Selective Noninvasive Fractional Flow Reserve

Noninvasive Fractional Flow Reserve Using Computed Tomography Angiography

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Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography With Selective Noninvasive Fractional Flow Reserve

Based on review of available data, the Company may consider the use of noninvasive fractional flow reserve (FFR) following a positive coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to guide decisions about the use of invasive coronary angiography (ICA) in patients with stable chest pain at intermediate risk of coronary artery disease (CAD i.e., suspected or presumed stable ischemic heart disea...

“Virtual” (Computed) Fractional Flow Reserve

Ma Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is the “gold standard” for assessing the physiological significance of coronary artery disease during invasive coronary angiography. FFR-guided percutaneous coronary intervention improves patient outcomes and reduces stent insertion and cost; yet, due to several practical and operator related factors, it is used in <10% of percutaneous coronary intervention proc...