CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

CARDIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement about coronary stenosis is correct?
A
≥ 50% area stenosis determines significant stenosis
B
diameter reduction of 50% corresponds to area reductions of 99%
C
≥ 50% diameter stenosis determines significant stenosis
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Conclusion: It appears that the best cut-point for defining significant angiographic disease when evaluating diagnostic tests of ischemia is 75% or greater coronary luminal stenosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Significant Stenosis Defined as. 75% or Greater Narrowing. The distribution of patients with no, one-, two-and. three-vessel and LMCA disease when significant.

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