Philips Volcano announces more than 5,000 Coronary Artery Disease patients enrolled in iFR Outcomes Trials

Philips announced that a combined total of more than 5,000 patients have been enrolled in three prospective clinical studies to assess the safety of deferring cardiovascular interventions using Philips Volcano’s proprietary iFR (instant wave-Free Ratio) pressure measurement technology versus conventional FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve) measurements.

During catheterization procedures to assess and treat a patient’s coronary arteries, a guide wire is used to obtain measurements of the blood pressure at specific points inside the affected arteries to help assess the severity of the blockage(s). There is a growing body of clinical evidence that the use of FFR in conjunction with interventional X-ray helps improve procedure outcomes, and reduces healthcare costs.

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