Angio-Based Index of Microcirculatory Resistance for the Assessment of the Coronary Resistance: A Proof of Concept Study [PDF]
Background. The study of coronary microcirculation has gained increasing consideration and importance in cath lab. Despite the increase of evidence, its use still remains very limited.
Matteo Tebaldi +6 more
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Index of Microcirculatory Resistance Measured during Intracoronary Adenosine-Induced Hyperemia [PDF]
Background. The index of microcirculatory resistance is an invasive measure of coronary microvascular function that has to be calculated during maximal hyperemia, classically achieved with intravenous adenosine (IV). The aim of this study was to evaluate
Irene Santos-Pardo +2 more
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Prognostic impact of angiography-derived index of microcirculatory resistance in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy [PDF]
Background: Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) has recently been associated with adverse cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure.
Takayuki Kawamura +10 more
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Diagnostic performance of multi-branch coronary angiography-based index of microcirculatory resistance: a novel approach [PDF]
BackgroundWire-based index of microcirculatory resistance (IMR) utilizing pressure wires and thermodilution techniques for the assessment of coronary microcirculatory function, presents challenges for clinical routine use due to its complexity, time ...
Yongzhen Fan +9 more
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Angiography-derived index of microcirculatory resistance predicts long-term outcomes in late-presenting patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction [PDF]
Background:The association between coronary microcirculatory function and long-term outcomes in late-presenting patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is unclear.
You Zhou +13 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Resting and Hyperemic Angiography‐Derived Index of Microcirculatory Resistance in Chronic Coronary Syndrome [PDF]
Background Angiography‐derived index of microcirculatory resistance (IMR) has emerged as a feasible alternative to wire‐based IMR, due to the elimination of specialized wire and simplifying of the procedure.
Yang Zhang +20 more
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Long-Term Clinical Outcomes in Patients With an Acute ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Stratified by Angiography-Derived Index of Microcirculatory Resistance [PDF]
Aims: Despite the prognostic value of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) in patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), its assessment with pressure-wire-based methods remains limited due to cost, technical and procedural ...
Rafail A. Kotronias +15 more
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Angiography-derived index of microcirculatory resistance as risk stratification tool in dilated cardiomyopathy [PDF]
Ioannis Skalidis +4 more
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Index of microcirculatory resistance: state-of-the-art and potential applications in computational simulation of coronary artery disease. [PDF]
The dysfunction of coronary microcirculation is an important cause of coronary artery disease (CAD). The index of microcirculatory resistance (IMR) is a quantitative evaluation of coronary microcirculatory function, which provides a significant reference
Geng Y, Wu X, Liu H, Zheng D, Xia L.
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Association between coronary angiography-derived index of microcirculatory resistance and ischemic stroke in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction [PDF]
Background Stroke is a devastating complication following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Coronary microcirculatory dysfunction (CMD) is implicated in adverse post-STEMI outcomes, but its relationship with subsequent stroke is unknown.
Chenchen Cui +7 more
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