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TIMI thrombus grade 5
Introduction
Overview
Overview
In TIMI Grade 5 thrombus, a recent total occlusion is present. [1]
The characteristics of a recent total occlusion are:
- 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.
Example
Example
Shown below are an animated image and a static image depicting TIMI grade 5 thrombus in the RCA. Outlined in yellow in the image on the right is the beak like appearance of the occlusion.
References
References
- ↑ 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.
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