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ECASS criteria
Pronunciation: EE-kas
Also written as: ECASS — European Cooperative Acute Stroke Study
Standardized radiological criteria for classifying intracerebral hemorrhage types following thrombolytic therapy.
Full Definition
ECASS criteria provide a standardized classification system for hemorrhagic complications following stroke thrombolysis, distinguishing between hemorrhagic infarction (HI-1, HI-2) and parenchymal hematoma (PH-1, PH-2). The classification is based on CT findings and helps predict clinical outcomes. PH-2 (>30% of infarcted area with mass effect) represents the most severe form and is associated with poor functional outcomes.
Usage
Usage note: Specify the hemorrhage subtype (HI-1, HI-2, PH-1, PH-2) when referencing
In Context
- "Post-thrombolysis imaging revealed PH-2 hemorrhage per ECASS criteria." — Radiology report
- "The patient developed symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage classified as ECASS PH-1." — Stroke team note
Also known as
European stroke study criteria
Don't confuse with
NINDS criteria
SITS-MOST criteria