Angiology Glossary

Rare vascular condition characterized by mucin-filled cysts within the arterial adventitia causing external compression.

The physiological process of new blood vessel formation from existing vasculature.

A radiographic image of blood vessels obtained after injection of contrast material to visualize vascular anatomy and pa...

A minimally invasive procedure to widen narrowed or blocked blood vessels using a balloon catheter.

Specific arterial location where balloon dilation or stent placement was performed during endovascular intervention.

Hardening and thickening of arterial walls due to various pathological processes.

Minimally invasive endoscopic visualization technique for direct examination of vessel lumens during vascular procedures...

Diagnostic ratio comparing systolic blood pressure at the ankle to that at the brachial artery, used to assess periphera...

Standardized medication regimen used to prevent thrombotic complications during vascular interventions.

Radiographic imaging study specifically focused on visualizing the aorta and its major branches using contrast material...

Radiographic imaging of arteries using contrast media to visualize vascular anatomy and pathology.

Abnormal direct connection between an artery and vein, bypassing the normal capillary circulation, either congenital or...

A progressive disease characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits and fibrous plaques in arterial walls.

Arteriovenous malformation, an abnormal connection between arteries and veins that bypasses normal capillary networks.

Minimally invasive procedure using an inflatable balloon catheter to compress atherosclerotic plaque and restore vessel...

Vascular stent that requires balloon inflation for deployment and expansion against vessel walls.

Clinical condition characterized by sudden onset of painful, cyanotic digits due to distal embolization from proximal ar...

Surgical conduit used to reroute blood flow around a blocked or diseased blood vessel, restoring circulation to downstre...

Standardized system for describing chronic venous disease based on Clinical, Etiological, Anatomical, and Pathophysiolog...

Complete arterial blockage present for more than three months, representing the most challenging lesions for endovascula...

Muscle pain or cramping caused by inadequate blood flow during physical activity, typically affecting the legs.

Alternative blood flow pathways that develop or enlarge to compensate for blocked or narrowed main vessels.

Acute kidney injury resulting from exposure to iodinated contrast media during angiographic procedures.

A stent device with a fabric or polymer covering designed to seal vessel perforations or exclude aneurysms.