Advanced Cardiac Imaging Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
microvascular obstruction MVO
No-reflow phenomenon in capillary beds following reperfusion, appearing as dark zones within areas of late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac MRI.
vulnerable plaque
Coronary atherosclerotic plaque prone to rupture. Characterized by thin fibrous cap, large lipid core, and active inflam...
wall motion abnormality
Regional dysfunction of myocardial contraction detected on cardiac imaging studies.
wall motion scoring system
Standardized method for grading regional myocardial contractility. Uses numerical scale from normal (1) to dyskinetic (4...
wall thickening
Measure of myocardial systolic function assessed by the percentage increase in wall thickness from diastole to systole.