BACKGROUND
The atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) and inflammatory indices may reflect the burden of atherosclerosis. This study evaluated their predictive value for obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).
METHODS
This retrospective study included 624...
Veysi Can, Fuat Polat, A. Kaya et al.· Acta Clinica Belgica· 0 citations
BACKGROUND
Intermediate left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease poses a significant diagnostic challenge. Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is the guideline-recommended reference standard for anatomical assessment, whereas quantitative flow ratio (QFR) provides a wire-free physiological estimate. Conventional coronary a...
İskan Zengin, Fuat Polat, Deniz Elçik et al.· Catheterization and cardiova...· 0 citations
QFR demonstrated moderate concordance with IVUS but limited sensitivity, particularly in distal bifurcation lesions, and underestimated vessel dimensions, which limits its utility for LMCA procedural planning and stent optimization.
İskan Zengin, Fuat Polat, Deniz Elçik et al.· The International Journal of...· 0 citations
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