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The present chapter aims at providing the reader with the practical aspects of coronary pressure measurements in humans. The technical requirements, equipment, “tips and tricks” of the procedure itself, methods to induce hyperemia, and potential pitfalls are reviewed.
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Pijls, N.H.J., De Bruyne, B. (1997). Practical Set-up of Coronary Pressure Measurement. In: Coronary Pressure. Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine, vol 195. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-8834-8_5
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