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Editorial
. 2024 Dec 31;14(6):998-1002.
doi: 10.21037/cdt-24-454. Epub 2024 Dec 19.

Let us pay more attention to performing coronary function assessment for multivessels!

Hiroki Teragawa  1 , Chikage Oshita  1 , Yu Hashimoto  1
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Editorial

Let us pay more attention to performing coronary function assessment for multivessels!

Hiroki Teragawa et al. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Coronary spasms; coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD); left coronary artery (LCA); multivessel; right coronary artery (RCA).

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Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://cdt.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/cdt-24-454/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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Possible merits of the multivessel coronary function test. Multivessel coronary function tests can increase the diagnostic rate of coronary spasms and coronary microvascular dysfunction, leading to the prescription of more appropriate medications and increased reduction in anginal symptoms. LCA, left coronary artery; RCA, right coronary artery; CMD, coronary microvascular dysfunction.
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