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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.[1]

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

  1. 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.