TIMI thrombus grade 6

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

In PERFUSE Grade 6 thrombus, a chronic total occlusion is present.

Characteristics of a Chronic Total Occlusion

  • The occlusion does not have a "beak like" appearance, and the occlusion has a blunt cut-off/edge
  • Extensive collaterals may be present
  • The clot generally propagates backwards up the proximal vessel to the nearest proximal side branch

References

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