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Fractional flow reserve use during elective coronary angiography among elderly patients in the US

Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is a physiologic measurement of coronary artery perfusion. Studies have demonstrated its benefit in lowering cost and improving outcomes in patients undergoing elective coronary angiography, though follow-up surveys have demonstrated low usage nationwide. We sought to i...

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Autores principales: Kay, Bradley, Joseph, Timothy A., Lehrich, Jessica L., Curzen, Nick, Nallamothu, Brahmajee K.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6383174/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30828601
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcha.2019.01.005