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SUBMITTER: Kay B
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6383174 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Kay Bradley B Joseph Timothy A TA Lehrich Jessica L JL Curzen Nick N Nallamothu Brahmajee K BK
International journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature 20190220
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 investigate the actual usage in elderly patients undergoing elective coronary angiography. Overall utilization of FFR for elective coronary angiography was 6.3%. Age, sex, race, prior stress testing an ...[more]