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. 2017 Jul 18;69(5):573–579. doi: 10.1016/j.ihj.2017.07.006
TIMI Flow Grade Classification14
Grade Definition
3 (complete reperfusion) Antegrade flow in the terminal coronary artery segment through a stenosis is as prompt as antegrade flow into a comparable segment proximal to the stenosis. Contrast material clears as rapidly from the distal segment as from an uninvolved, more proximal segment.
2 (partial reperfusion) Contrast material flows through the stenosis to opacify the terminal artery segment. However, contrast enters the terminal segment perceptibly more slowly than more proximal segments. Alternatively, contrast material clears from a segment distal to a stenosis noticeably more slowly than from a comparable segment not preceded by a significant stenosis.
1 (penetration with minimal perfusion) A small amount of contrast flows through the stenosis but fails to fully opacify the artery beyond.
0 (no perfusion) No contrast flow through the stenosis