Table 14.

Grading of myocardial blush (according to [46])

MBG 0	no myocardial blush or contrast density; myocardial blush persisted ("staining"): leakage of the contrast medium into the extravascular space
MBG 1	minimal myocardial blush or contrast density
MBG 2	moderate myocardial blush or contrast density but less than that obtained during angiography of a contralateral or ipsilateral non–infarct-related coronary artery
MBG 3	normal myocardial blush or contrast density, comparable with that obtained during angiography of a contralateral or ipsilateral non–infarct-related coronary artery