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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