Fractional flow reserve [FFR] guided stenting of left main coronary artery in acute coronary syndrome: A single centre experience.

The present study assesses the clinical outcomes after left main coronary stenting, using clinical evaluation, angiography, and Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR). A prospective observational study was conducted on 72 patients undergoing left main coronary artery (LMCA) stenting, transthoracic echocardiography, coronary angiography, and percutaneous coronary intervention were done and FFR was recorded. At the end of 6 months, follow up check angiography, FFR study were performed.

Risk Stratification for Asymptomatic Coronary Artery Disease in patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

There is strong correlation between coronary artery disease (CAD) and Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). This can be attributed to early atherosclerosis in diabetic subset as compared to non-diabetic population. However, owing to neuropathy and other metabolic milieu, which exists in patients with diabetes mellitus, many patients present late to the health care for atherosclerosis and its complications.