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Revision as of 20:39, 22 November 2011
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
According to the Abrupt Vessel Closure - AHA Task Force Definition, as modified by Ellis et al., coronary lesion complexity is graded as A, B1, B2, and C.
Type A
<10mm, discrete, concentric readily accessible, <45 degree angle smooth contour, little or no calcification, less than totally occluded, not ostial, no major side branch involvement, absence of thrombus.
Type B
One of the following characteristics: 10-20mm, eccentric, moderate tortuosity or proximal segment, irregular contour, presence of any thrombus grade, moderate or heavy calcification, total occlusion <3 months old, ostial lesion or bifurcation lesion requiring two guide wires.
Type B2
Two or more of the following characteristics: 10-20mm, eccentric, moderate tortuosity or proximal segment, irregular contour, presence of any thrombus grade, moderate or heavy calcification, total occlusion <3 months old, ostial lesion or bifurcation lesion requiring two guide wires.
Type C
>20 mm diffuse, excessive tortuosity of proximal segment, total occlusion >3 months old and/or bridging collaterals inability to protect major side branches, degenerated vein graft with friable lesions.