Measuring fractional flow reserve (FFR) with a 0.014 pressure wire is the standard to assess the functional significance of epicardial coronary artery stenosis. The use of FFR in the clinical practice lags despite strong supporting evidence. Some of the reasons behind this are technical aspects, like pressure wire handling limitations when assessing certain lesions, or how…
FFR in non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
Original Title: Fractional flow reserve vs. angiography in guiding management to optimize outcomes in non-St segment elevation myocardial infarction: the British Heart Foundation FAMOUS–NSTEMI randomized trial. Reference: Jamie Layland et al. European Heart Journal (2015) 36, 100–111 Courtesy of Dr. José Amadeo Guillermo Álvarez. Several studies have established the value of fractional flow reserve (FFR) in…