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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Recent | In [http://www.perfuse.org PERFUSE] Grade 5 thrombus, a recent total occlusion is present. | ||
==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. | |||
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Revision as of 00:00, 23 August 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
In PERFUSE Grade 5 thrombus, a recent total occlusion is present.
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.