Arterial Vascular Imaging Glossary

Abnormal focal dilatation of an artery wall that exceeds 150% of the normal vessel diameter.

Diagnostic ratio comparing systolic blood pressure at ankle to arm, used to assess peripheral arterial disease severity.

Abnormal lengthening of the aorta leading to tortuous configuration, often associated with aging, hypertension, or conne...

Adverse events related to percutaneous arterial puncture and catheter insertion during vascular procedures.

The specific anatomical location where arterial puncture is performed for catheter-based vascular procedures.

Quantitative assessment method for measuring calcium deposits in arterial walls using standardized scales.

Specific timing phase during contrast-enhanced imaging when arteries show peak contrast enhancement.

Tubular mesh device deployed within an artery to maintain vessel patency and structural support.

Pathophysiological condition characterized by reduced arterial elasticity and increased pulse wave velocity.

Abnormal twisting or coiling of arteries beyond normal anatomical curves, often associated with aging or connective tiss...

Persistent contrast staining in tissue indicating active extravasation or hypervascularity.

Abnormal tangle of blood vessels where arteries connect directly to veins without normal capillary bed. Requires detaile...

Interventional procedure that removes atherosclerotic plaque from arterial walls using cutting or ablative devices.

Interventional procedure using an inflatable balloon to compress arterial plaque and restore vessel patency.

Clinical condition characterized by acute digital ischemia and cyanosis due to cholesterol or thrombotic embolization.

Atherosclerotic deposits containing calcium that appear as high-density areas on CT and acoustic shadows on ultrasound,...

Minimally invasive procedure delivering thrombolytic agents directly into arterial clots via catheter placement.

Alternative vascular pathways that develop to bypass areas of arterial stenosis or occlusion.

Cross-sectional imaging technique using contrast-enhanced CT to visualize arterial anatomy and pathology.

The precise coordination of contrast injection with image acquisition to optimize vascular enhancement.

Leakage of contrast material outside the vascular lumen, indicating vessel wall injury or perforation.

Acute kidney injury occurring after intravascular contrast agent administration.

Process of determining optimal contrast injection and scan timing for maximal arterial enhancement.

Imaging technique utilizing injected contrast material to improve visualization of blood vessels.