Coronary lesions were morphologically classified as follows by a consensus of the same three angiographers on the basis of qualitative analysis of each lesion in at least two projections:[1]
Type
Definition
Types of Stenoses
Concentric stenosis
Symmetric narrowing of a coronary artery. The borders of this lesion were smooth or only slightly irregular.
Eccentric stenosis
Asymmetric narrowing of a coronary artery. Two subgroups of eccentric lesions were categorized: Type I eccentric lesion: any asymmetric stenosis with smooth borders and a broad neck. Type II eccentric lesion: an asymmetric stenosis usually in the form of a convex intraluminal obstruction with a narrow base or neck due to one or more overhanging edges or borders that were very irregular or scalloped.
Multiple irregularities
Three or more serial and severe (≥70%) closely spaced obstructions in a coronary artery. This classification also included coronary arteries with severe diffuse irregularities or arteries in which the segment of a coronary artery between two severe obstructions also exhibited significant diffuse luminal irregularities.
Pathophysiology
Clinical Significance
Example
References
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