Purpose This review aims to explore the history, research hotspots, and emerging trends of
drug-eluting stents (DES) in the last two decades from the perspective of structural and …

Hemodynamics interacts with the cellular components of human vessels, influencing
function and healthy status. Locally acting hemodynamic forces have been associated—by a …

Background Anatomic complete revascularization (ACR) and functional complete
revascularization (FCR) have been associated with reduced death and myocardial infarction …

Background In the multicenter, randomized, sham-controlled FAVOR (Comparison of
Quantitative Flow Ratio Guided and Angiography Guided Percutaneous Intervention in …

The clinical value of fractional flow reserve and non-hyperaemic pressure ratios are well
established in determining an indication for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in …

(1) Background: In spite of the undeniable clinical value of the index of microvascular
resistance (IMR) in assessing the status of coronary microcirculation, its use globally …

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is increasingly the cornerstone in the
management of patients with chronic coronary syndromes. This fact is reflected by current …

Background Post–percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) quantitative flow ratio (QFR)
values≥ 0.90 are associated with a low incidence of adverse events. Objectives The AQVA …

Aims In chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) patients with documented coronary artery
disease (CAD), ischaemia detection by myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and an invasive …

Abstract Purpose of Review Three-dimensional quantitative coronary angiography-based
methods of fractional flow reserve (FFR) derivation have emerged as an appealing …