Clinical outcomes of fractional flow reserve by computed tomographic angiography-guided diagnostic strategies vs. usual care in patients with suspected coronary artery disease:the prospective longitudinal trial of FFRct: outcome and resource impacts study

Eur Heart J

7 September Sep 2015 10 years ago
  • Douglas PS, Pontone G, Hlatky MA, Patel MR, Norgaard BL, Byrne RA, Curzen N, Purcell I, Gutberlet M, Rioufol G, Hink U, Schuchlenz HW, Feuchtner G, Gilard M, Andreini D, Jensen JM, Hadamitzky M, Chiswell K, Cyr D, Wilk A, et al.; PLATFORM Investigators
Computed tomographic angiography/fractional flow reserve by CTA was a feasible and safe alternative to invasive coronary angiography (ICA) and was associated with a significantly lower rate of invasive angiography showing no obstructive CAD.