title: [Coronary physiology and its usefulness for the interventionist cardiologist: invasive measurement of coronary flow-pressure].
abstract: One of the most important limitations of coronary angiography is the inability to characterize the physiological significance of an intermediate coronary stenosis. Measuring coronary blood flow and pressure provides unique information that complements anatomic evaluation and facilitates decision-making in the cardiac catheterization unit. This review discusses the fundamental concepts of coronary physiology, methodology, and clinical applications of coronary and flow measurements.
authors.affiliation: Laboratorio de Cardiología Intervencionista, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España. CARDIO_IMAGEN@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Carlos Felipe
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Barrera-Ramírez
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Escaned
mesh_terms: D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D001783:Blood Flow Velocity; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003326:Coronary Circulation / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D023903:Coronary Restenosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008955:Models, Cardiovascular; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization; D010208:Papaverine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012306:Risk; D012307:Risk Factors; D015607:Stents; D013997:Time Factors; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D010208:Papaverine