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thrombus in cerebral infarction

A standardized grading system for assessing recanalization success in acute stroke interventions.

Full Definition

Thrombus in Cerebral Infarction (TICI) is a widely adopted angiographic grading scale used to assess the degree of recanalization achieved during endovascular stroke therapy. The scale ranges from TICI 0 (no reperfusion) to TICI 3 (complete reperfusion), with TICI 2a indicating partial reperfusion of less than half the territory and TICI 2b representing substantial reperfusion of more than half the territory. TICI 2b-3 recanalization is considered the target for successful stroke intervention and is strongly correlated with favorable clinical outcomes.

Usage

Usage note: Commonly abbreviated as TICI; distinguish from TIMI which is used for coronary circulation.

In Context

  • "Final angiography demonstrated Thrombus in Cerebral Infarction grade 2b recanalization." — Stroke intervention report
  • "The procedure achieved excellent Thrombus in Cerebral Infarction grade 3 reperfusion." — Endovascular stroke treatment note

Also known as

TICI score TICI grade

Don't confuse with

TIMI classification modified TICI

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