A 5-Year Follow-Up Study of 100 Patients with 118 Intermediate Coronary Artery Lesions Evaluated by Fractional Flow Reserve and Intravascular Imaging Stratified According to Renal Function
Journal: Medical Science Monitor
Year: 2024

BACKGROUND Progression of chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) is influenced by chronic kidney disease (CKD). This 5-year follow-up study aimed to assess 100 patients with 118 intermediate coronary artery lesions evaluated by fractional flow reserve (FFR) and intravascular imaging stratified according to renal function. MATERIAL AND METHODS This prospective study enrolled patients with intermediate coronary stenosis identified by coronary angiogram. Patients with severe renal dysfunction (estimated g