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Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is widely used to predict these indices noninvasively.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method<\/jats:title><jats:p>In this study, uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis are performed for the computational prediction of WSS and FFR directly from 3D\u20130D coupled CFD simulations on idealized stenotic coronary models. Five geometric parameters (proximal, mid, and distal lengths of stenosis; reference lumen diameter; and stenosis severity) and two physiological parameters (mean aortic pressure and microcirculation resistance) are considered as uncertain input variables.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>When employing the true values of stenosis severity and mean aortic pressure, a discernible reduction of 25% and 9.5% in the uncertainty of the computed proximal WSS, respectively. 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