FFR


What is FFR ?
Fractional flow reserve, or FFR, is a guide wire-based procedure that can accurately measure blood pressure and flow through a specific part of a coronary artery. 

 The measurement of FFR—an index that determines the severity of narrowing in coronary arteries—helps doctors assess whether or not to perform angioplasty or stenting on a blockage to improve blood flow to your heart.

Why is your doctor requesting FFR?
Studies have shown that a functional measurement such as FFR can determine if blood flow is significantly obstructed by a blockage. 

 If flow is not affected, a blockage may not need to be addressed with angioplasty, and a patient may only need a combination of medical therapies such as medication, diet and exercise.

How does FFR work?
A very thin guide wire is inserted through a catheter during an angiogram. This is a smaller catheter than is used for angioplasty and stenting, so it is usually an outpatient (OPD) procedure. 

 The guide wire is guided into place at the blockage or lesion, and your blood flow is measured. Results are displayed as an “FFR value” on a monitor. 

 An FFR value of less than 0.80 typically requires interventional treatment. 

 Blockages that score higher than 0.80 can generally be treated by medical therapies.

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