Ellis classification – Cardiology MCQ – Answer

Ellis classification – Cardiology MCQ – Answer

According to Ellis classification of coronary perforations during PCI, pericardial or myocardial blushing is – 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

Reference

1. S G Ellis, S Ajluni, A Z Arnold, J J Popma, J A Bittl, N L Eigler, M J Cowley, R E Raymond, R D Safian, P L Whitlow. Increased coronary perforation in the new device era. Incidence, classification, management, and outcome. Circulation. 1994 Dec;90(6):2725-30.

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