| A new algorithm for the management of stable coronary artery disease incorporating CT coronary angiography and fractional flow reserve: how we can improve outcomes and reduce costs. | |
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PMID: 21401459 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Computed tomography coronary angiography is the most reliable diagnostic test for coronary atherosclerosis. Stress testing should be reserved for diagnosis of myocardial ischaemia. Revascularisation, either by stenting or bypass grafts, is commonly performed in patients with stable coronary artery disease but is a double-edged sword. In the presence of ischaemia, revascularisation improves outcomes; in its absence, outcomes are worsened. In current practice, the decision of whether to revascularise is mainly made on the basis of the angiographic appearance of the coronary lesion in question. Physiological assessment of coronary lesions by the use of a pressure wire and measurement of fractional flow reserve (FFR) often shows that lesions thought to be sufficiently severe to warrant stenting or bypass do not cause ischaemia. A recent randomised study has shown that using FFR measurements to guide coronary stenting resulted in a lower use of stents, decreased costs and superior outcomes at 2 years, compared with traditional angiographic assessment alone. We believe that changes to the methods of health reimbursement are needed in both the public and private health systems, to facilitate greater use of FFR measurement. |
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Authors:
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Richard W Harper; Brian S Ko |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Medical journal of Australia Volume: 194 ISSN: 1326-5377 ISO Abbreviation: Med. J. Aust. Publication Date: 2011 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-03-15 Completed Date: 2011-05-24 Revised Date: 2011-08-10 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0400714 Medline TA: Med J Aust Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 186-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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MonashHeart, Southern Health, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. richard.harper@med.monash.edu.au |
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Algorithms Coronary Angiography / economics, methods* Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis, economics, physiopathology, radiography, therapy* Costs and Cost Analysis Electrocardiography Fractional Flow Reserve, Myocardial* Humans Myocardial Ischemia / diagnosis, physiopathology Myocardial Revascularization / methods Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome |
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Med J Aust. 2011 Jun 20;194(12):666-7
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Med J Aust. 2011 Jun 20;194(12):667-8; author reply 669 Med J Aust. 2011 Jun 20;194(12):668; author reply 669 Med J Aust. 2011 Jun 20;194(12):668-9; author reply 669 |
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