Coronary perforation – Cardiology MCQ
Pericardial or myocardial blushing is Grade — in Ellis classification of coronary perforation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI):
Grade I
Grade II
Grade III
Grade IV
Correct Answer: 2. Grade II
Ellis classification is based on angiographic appearance of the perforation.1
Grade I: Extraluminal crater without extravasation
Grade II: Pericardial or myocardial blushing
Grade III: Perforations of one or more millimeter diameter with contrast streaming or spilling
References
Ellis SG et al. Increased coronary perforation in the new device era. Incidence, classification, management, and outcome. Circulation. 1994 Dec;90(6):2725-30.
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