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*The clot has not propagated backward to the most distal branch. | *The clot has not propagated backward to the most distal branch. | ||
*Some collaterals may be present, but usually there are not extensive collaterals. | *Some collaterals may be present, but usually there are not extensive collaterals. | ||
==Example== | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:36, 3 September 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
In PERFUSE Grade 5 thrombus, a recent total occlusion is present. [1]
Characteristics of a Recent Total Occlusion
- There is often a beak like appearance of the occlusion. Chronic occlusions tend to have a more abrupt or straight appearance.
- The clot has not propagated backward to the most distal branch.
- Some collaterals may be present, but usually there are not extensive collaterals.
Example
References
- ↑ Gibson CM, de Lemos JA, Murphy SA, Marble SJ, McCabe CH, Cannon CP; et al. (2001). "Combination therapy with abciximab reduces angiographically evident thrombus in acute myocardial infarction: a TIMI 14 substudy". Circulation. 103 (21): 2550–4. PMID 11382722.