Revolutionary Tool Diagnoses Heart Disease Due to Invisible Blockages in Small Blood Vessels

The Coroventis CoroFlow Cardiovascular System from Abbott (Lake Forest, IL, USA) is a revolutionary diagnostic tool that allows physicians to identify coronary microvascular dysfunction resulting from invisible blockages in the smallest arteries of the heart. Used in conjunction with Abbott's PressureWire X Guidewire, this wireless device produces hemodynamic data that measures the functioning of the epicardium (the heart's outermost lining), tiny blood vessels, and ventricles (the heart's largest pumping chambers). Designed for use during coronary angiography, the CoroFlow system assists in evaluating crucial heart function parameters and diagnosing or ruling out small vessel cardiac disease in individuals with symptoms such as chest discomfort, particularly those without significant blockages in the major coronary arteries.

Chest pain frequently prompts visits to primary care physicians, cardiologists, or emergency rooms. Without a definitive diagnosis, patients often repeatedly seek medical attention, searching for the root cause of their discomfort. With the CoroFlow system, doctors can precisely diagnose the presence or absence of microvascular disease, identify the causes of a patient's symptoms, and determine the best treatment to alleviate discomfort and improve heart health. For most individuals suffering from unexplained chest pain, the CoroFlow system can provide a previously elusive answer, confirming their symptoms as real — and treatable.

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