Modern methods of assessment of physiological significance of coronary lesions: A review

Abstract

The article describes the main methods of assessment of physiological significance of coronary artery stenoses, their use in clinical practice and future perspectives. New diagnostic methods that are currently under research are discussed.

Keywords

• atherosclerosis
• ischemia
• coronary artery stenosis
• coronary artery disease
• functional flow reserve
• stress-echocardiography
• intravascular ultrasound
• transluminal attenuation gradient
• coronary angiography