Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls of Physiology Assessment - Dr. Rasha Al-Lamee

↳ This is a section part of Moment: Practical Guide to Implementation of Coronary Physiology in the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory June 2015 (2 Day Course)

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Summary

Speaker: Dr Rasha Al-Lamee, Imperial College London

Rasha Al-Lamee discuss the tips and trips of making good physiological measurements in the catheter laboratory.

Key learning points:

1. Preparation of pressure wire equipment
2. Pitfalls of normalisation of the pressure wire
3. The need to administer intra-coronary nitrate
4. Identification, and tools for prevention of pressure damping
5. Identification, and methods for dealing with pressure wire drift

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Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for an international audience, specifically interventional cardiologists and cardiologists. However, other healthcare professionals involved in the care of coronary artery disease (CAD) patients will also find this topical.

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Learning Objectives

Understand the background of coronary physiology
Understanding of coronary blood flow regulation in unobstructed and obstructed coronary arteries
Learn what you need to know to implement iFR and FFR in your laboratory