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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : August 6, 2018 8:59 PM IST
A new diagnostic method for coronary heart disease has been developed by Chinese scientists. It has a 33 per cent higher accuracy rate compared with conventional methods. The new method is based on the computational analysis of an X-ray coronary angiography image, the system obtains the QFR, which can help identify coronary heart disease. The new method does not require additional surgeries or drugs.
The new technology is called Quantitative Flow Ratio (QFR) measurement system has been developed by Shanghai Jiaotong University. It has been approved by the China Food and Drug Administration.
According to nigerianews.com report, a coronary angiography is the most conventional diagnostic method of coronary heart disease in China.
However, the internationally recognised high-precision assessment technology which has not been popularised in China is expensive and requires complex surgical procedures.
A clinical study led by Fuwai Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences showed that the new method could assess coronary function within four minutes, and had a 33 per cent higher accuracy rate compared with a coronary angiography.
Chen Yazhu, an expert from Shanghai Jiaotong University said: "The new method will assist doctors in identifying coronary heart disease and assist in making treatment plans, such as whether the patient needs a heart stent implantation."
According to statistics from the National Cardiovascular Centre, in 2017 there were 290 million cardiovascular patients in China, including 11 million patients with coronary heart disease.
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