Table 2

Anatomic and haemodynamic determinants of WSS

Parameterβ95% CIp Value
Resting
 Peak PG, per 1 mm Hg/cm1.2810.348 to 2.2150.007
 Blood flow, per 1 mL/min0.6830.344 to 1.021<0.001
 Distance from LM ostium, per 1 mm−0.298−0.556 to −0.0390.024
 MLA, per 0.1 mm2−1.676−2.435 to −0.917<0.001
 Lesion length, per 1 mm−1.157−1.805 to −0.510<0.001
Hyperaemic
 Peak PG, per 1 mm Hg/cm0.6430.068 to 1.2190.028
 Blood flow, per 1 mL/min0.8810.520 to 1.242<0.001
 Distance from LM ostium, per 1 mm−1.882−3.053 to −0.7110.002
 MLA, per 0.1 mm2−6.998−9.222 to −4.774<0.001
 Lesion length, per 1 mm−4.200−5.994 to −2.406<0.001
  • Multivariate analyses were performed with the variables presented in table 2.

  • LM, left main coronary artery; MLA, minimal lumen area; PG, pressure gradient WSS, wall shear stress.