Functional measurement in the catheterization lab - or is coronary angiography always flawless?

Abstract

Selective coronary angiography is the gold standard for assessing the coronary arteries. However, some findings are difficult to interpret.

This review article aims at summarizing current knowledge regarding complementary invasive methods for assessing the coronary arteries in terms of their hemodynamic function.

Keywords

• Selective coronary angiography
• Fractional flow reserve
• Coronary flow reserve