Coronary Thermodilution to Assess Flow Reserve

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Authors

Bernard De Bruyne · Department of Medical Sciences

Nico H.J. Pijls · Radboud University Nijmegen

L. Smith · Department of Medical Sciences

Maria Wievegg · Radboud University Nijmegen

Guy R. Heyndrickx · Department of Medical Sciences

Abstract

The present findings demonstrate the validity of the thermodilution principle to assess CFR. Because the pressure-temperature sensor was mounted in a commercially available angioplasty guidewire, this technique permits simultaneous measurements of CFR and FFR.

Topics & Keywords

Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 104, Issue 17, pp. 2003-2006

DOI: 10.1161/hc4201.099223

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