Coronary CT angiography derived fractional flow reserve: opportunity for a win-win cooperation between cardiologists and radiologists

Abstract

The advent of coronary CT angiography derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) calculation technology has brought great improvements to the clinical diagnostic process and treatment decision-making towards coronary artery disease. In recent years, CT-FFR technology has gradually begun to be taken into clinical practice in China, however, currently, the popularization is not widespread, and it is imperative to further standardize the clinical application of CT-FFR technology. This paper focused on the opportunities, significance and challenges of CT-FFR application in China from the advantages and disadvantages perspectives of this new technology based on three international studies. Combined with specific national conditions and the latest evidence-based clinical medical results, this paper proposes a win-win cooperation initiative between cardiologists and radiologists for the reference and caution of both clinical practitioners and medical affairs bureaus.