Validation of Myocardial Perfusion Imaging

A 6 French arterial sheath was introduced into the radial artery. After administration of 5000 U heparin, the guiding catheter was advanced into the coronary ostium. Intracoronary nitroglycerin 0.2 mg was administered, and reference images were made. Significant CAD was defined as presentation of a stenosis ≥70 % in the three-epicardial vessels and ≥ 50 % in left main coronary disease. If necessary (at the discretion of the practitioner) the pressure wire was advanced across the stenosis, and Fractional flow reserve (FFR) was measured.