[To surpass coronary luminology with interventional physiology]

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Interventional Cardiology
• Physiology

Background:

• Anatomic parameters are traditionally used to assess patients.
• Interventional physiology offers a more comprehensive assessment of patient status.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the shift of interventional physiology from a research tool to a clinical adjunct.
• To emphasize the importance of a physiologic approach in coronary interventions.

Main Methods:

• The abstract does not specify methods, but discusses the application of interventional physiology.

Main Results:

• Interventional physiology, alongside anatomy, determines patient functional status.
• Current experience shows interventional physiology is a valuable clinical adjunct.

Conclusions:

• A physiologic approach complements coronary interventions.
• This approach has significant clinical and economic implications for patients with coronary artery disease.