Resting coronary flow velocity in the functional evaluation of coronary artery stenosis: study on sequential use of computed tomography angiography and transthoracic Doppler echocardiography - UTU Research Portal

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Resting coronary flow velocity in the functional evaluation of coronary artery stenosis: study on sequential use of computed tomography angiography and transthoracic Doppler echocardiography

Authors: Joutsiniemi E, Saraste A, Pietila M, Ukkonen H, Kajander S, Maki M, Koskenvuo J, Airaksinen J, Hartiala J, Saraste M, Knuuti J

Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PRESS

Publication year: 2012

Journal: EHJ Cardiovascular Imaging / European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging

Journal name in source: EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL-CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING

Journal acronym: EUR HEART J-CARD IMG

Number in series: 1

Volume: 13

Issue: 1

First page : 79

Last page: 85

Number of pages: 7

ISSN: 2047-2404

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/ejechocard/jer153

Abstract

Conclusion Sequential use of CTA and TTDE is feasible for combined anatomic and functional evaluation of coronary stenoses. Compared with coronary CTA alone, addition of TTDE improved PPV for detection of significant CAD.