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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Chronic | In [http://www.perfuse.org 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 | |||
{{Coronary Angiography}} | {{Coronary Angiography}} | ||
Revision as of 00:04, 23 August 2013
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