Coronary Angiogram Plus Invasive Physiologic Tests in Women with Nonobstructive Coronary Dysfunction
Date of Award
7-1-2021
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (MMSc)
First Advisor
Erica Spatz, MD, MHS
Abstract
Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the Western hemisphere. Women with ischemic heart disease typically present to the emergency department with acute coronary syndrome, and subsequently undergo coronary angiography. In 66% of women, no evidence of obstructive disease is found, and current standard of care recommends no further diagnostic testing. However, nonobstructive diseases cannot be ruled out with coronary angiography alone and therefore are frequently missed. This study will examine whether invasive physiological testing with coronary angiography can impact multiple adverse cardiac events in adult women. Using a prospective comparative effectiveness trial, we will compare the occurrence of these events at one year in adult women that undergo coronary angiography plus invasive physiological testing rather than standard of care. This study may help improve diagnostic accuracy and inform disease-specific treatment for women with nonobstructive coronary disease, as well as decrease healthcare utilization costs.
Recommended Citation
McCauley, Megan, "Coronary Angiogram Plus Invasive Physiologic Tests in Women with Nonobstructive Coronary Dysfunction" (2021). Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses. 104.
https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/ysmpa_theses/104
