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[Could fractional flow reserve guide therapeutic strategy in acute coronary syndrome?]
Rafael J Ruiz-Salmerón1, Marcelo Sanmartín, Ramón Mantilla
1Departamento de Cardiología Intervencionista. Hospital do Meixoeiro-MEDTEC. Vigo. Pontevedra. España. rafael.ruiz.salmeron@sergas.es
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Fractional flow reserve (FFR) measurement using pressure wires is validated for stable heart disease. This study explores FFR
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Diagnostic Tools
Background:
- Fractional flow reserve (FFR) assessed via pressure-wire is established for stable ischemic cardiopathy.
- The utility of FFR in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains unclear.
- Intermediate coronary lesions require accurate functional severity assessment.
Observation:
- Two patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome underwent FFR assessment.
- Therapeutic strategies were determined based on the FFR results in both cases.
- The pressure-wire analysis provided crucial functional information.
Findings:
- FFR guided clinical decision-making in acute coronary syndrome.
- The study demonstrates the potential role of FFR in managing ACS patients.
- Pressure-wire analysis offered valuable insights beyond anatomical stenosis.
Implications:
- FFR may be a useful tool for guiding interventions in acute coronary syndrome.
- Further research is warranted to establish FFR's role in ACS management.
- This approach could optimize treatment strategies and patient outcomes in ACS.
Abstract:
Fractional flow reserve, as determined with a pressure-wire, was validated in the assessment of the functional severity of intermediate lesions in a population with stable ischemic cardiopathy. The value of pressure-wire analysis in acute coronary syndrome is unknown. We report two patients with acute coronary syndrome, in which the therapeutic approach was guided by the fractional flow reserve. We discuss the utility of this tool in this context.