Angiology Glossary

Separation of the arterial intimal layer from the media, creating a false lumen that can compromise vessel patency.

Abnormal thickening of the innermost layer of blood vessel walls due to smooth muscle cell proliferation and matrix accu...

Surgical removal of the diseased intimal layer from an artery to restore luminal patency.

Catheter-based ultrasound imaging technique that provides cross-sectional views of blood vessel walls from within the ve...

Intravascular ultrasound, an imaging technique using ultrasound from within blood vessels to visualize vessel walls.

Therapeutic approach aimed at preserving extremity function and avoiding amputation in patients with severe vascular dis...

Compression of the left common iliac vein by the right common iliac artery, predisposing to venous thrombosis.

Release of microscopic particles during vascular interventions that can cause downstream tissue ischemia.

Impaired function of small coronary arteries that cannot be visualized on standard angiography.

Arterial wall calcification affecting the medial layer without luminal narrowing.

Paradoxical lack of tissue perfusion despite successful restoration of vessel patency following revascularization proced...

A surgical approach that minimizes manipulation of saphenous vein grafts to preserve endothelial function.

High-resolution intravascular imaging technique using near-infrared light to visualize vessel wall microstructure.

Atherosclerotic narrowing located at the origin or mouth of a coronary artery or side branch.

Peripheral arterial occlusive disease; atherosclerotic narrowing or blockage of arteries outside the heart and brain.

Minimally invasive endovascular procedure using balloon catheter inflation to restore vessel patency in stenotic or occl...

Combined treatment approach using mechanical devices and thrombolytic medications to restore vessel patency in acute thr...

Contrast imaging of the venous system to evaluate venous anatomy and detect thrombosis or other venous pathology.

The structural characteristics and composition of atherosclerotic lesions within blood vessels.

Compression of the popliteal artery by surrounding muscle or fibrous bands, typically affecting young athletes.

Achievement of predefined technical and clinical endpoints during endovascular intervention without major complications.

False aneurysm formed when blood leaks from a vessel wall defect and is contained by surrounding tissues, creating a pul...

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, a catheter-based procedure to open blocked coronary arteries.

Episodic vasospasm of digital arteries causing color changes in fingers or toes in response to cold or stress.