Impact of FFR-CT before coronary angiography on the management of non-culprit lesions among high-risk NSTE-ACS patients.

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serval:BIB_B192AD76AE9F
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Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Title
Impact of FFR-CT before coronary angiography on the management of non-culprit lesions among high-risk NSTE-ACS patients.
Journal
Journal of cardiology
Author(s)
Zimmerli A., Meier D., Salihu A., Liabot Q., Weerts V., Skalidis I., Andreini D., Cosyns B., Storozhenko T., Mahendiran T., Assanelli E., Sonck J., Roosens B., Rotzinger D.C., Qanadli S.D., Tzimas G., De Bruyne B., Collet C., Muller O., Fournier S.
ISSN
1876-4738 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0914-5087
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In Press
Peer-reviewed
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Language
english
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Publication types: Letter
Publication Status: aheadofprint
Abstract
Recent data suggest that fractional flow reserve derived from coronary computed tomography (FFR-CT) can help select patients with high-risk non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) requiring invasive coronary angiography (ICA). Multiple stenoses are often observed in this population, and while a clear culprit is frequently identified, the management of intermediate lesions remains challenging. The information provided by FFR-CT prior to the ICA could theoretically assist in the management of these lesions. A prespecified post-hoc analysis of a multicenter, single-arm, double-blinded, core-laboratory adjudicated study was conducted to evaluate the potential of FFR-CT to assess the non-culprit lesions among patients with an identified culprit lesion on ICA and one additional vessel with a stenosis ≥30 %. The primary endpoint was the performance of FFR-CT in ruling out hemodynamically significant lesions in non-culprit vessels, with invasive FFR as gold standard. A total of 49 patients with 67 non-culprit lesions were included. FFR-CT classified 33 lesions (49 %) as non-significant and 34 (51 %) as significant. Among the 33 lesions deemed negative by FFR-CT, 31 were confirmed negative by invasive FFR, resulting in a negative predictive value of 94 %. Similarly, among the 34 lesions classified as significant by FFR-CT, 26 were confirmed as positive by invasive FFR, resulting in a positive predictive value of 93 %. In patients with high-risk NSTE-ACS, FFR-CT has the potential to not only reduce the number of unnecessary ICAs, but also to support early decision-making regarding the management of non-culprit lesions.
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