Review Article

Thermodilution-Based Invasive Assessment of Absolute Coronary Blood Flow and Microvascular Resistance: Quantification of Microvascular (Dys)Function?

Figure 5

Equipment. All equipment needed for the thermodilution-based assessment of absolute blood flow and resistance is displayed here. The Rayflow catheter is shown in the upper panel, clearly indicating the 4 infusion holes at 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°. The middle panel shows the infusion pump. The lower panel shows the pressure wire with the necessary software.