Arterial Vascular Imaging Glossary

MRI finding characterized by absence of signal within the vessel lumen, typically indicating turbulent flow, thrombus, o...

Blood clot formation within the lumen of an artery that may cause partial or complete vessel occlusion.

Invasive imaging technique using catheter-mounted ultrasound transducer to visualize arterial walls from within the vess...

Intravascular imaging technique using ultrasound to visualize vessel wall structure and luminal dimensions from within t...

Internal diameter measurement of a blood vessel's open channel available for blood flow.

Post-processing technique that displays the brightest pixels along viewing rays to create angiographic images.

Maximum intensity projection reconstruction technique that displays the brightest pixels along a viewing ray.

Progressive cerebrovascular disorder characterized by bilateral stenosis of terminal internal carotid arteries with deve...

Non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging technique for visualizing blood vessels without ionizing radiation.

Post-processing technique that creates images in arbitrary planes from volumetric datasets.

Atherosclerotic disease involving multiple arterial territories or vessel segments, requiring comprehensive treatment pl...

Standardized measurement method for quantifying carotid artery stenosis severity using the narrowest point compared to t...

Condition where microvascular perfusion remains impaired despite successful restoration of epicardial vessel patency.

High-resolution intravascular imaging technique using near-infrared light to create detailed cross-sectional vessel imag...

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

Maximum blood flow velocity measured during cardiac systole, used to assess arterial stenosis severity in Doppler ultras...

Minimally invasive procedure using balloon catheter to dilate narrowed arteries and restore blood flow.

Advanced imaging technique measuring tissue blood flow and microvascular function using contrast agents or magnetic reso...

Combined approach using both mechanical disruption and chemical dissolution of arterial thrombi.

Detailed characterization of atherosclerotic plaque composition, surface characteristics, and structural features that i...

Congenital condition where the popliteal artery is compressed by surrounding muscle or fibrous bands. Requires specializ...

Arterial enlargement occurring downstream from a significant stenosis due to turbulent flow and pressure changes.

False aneurysm containing blood outside the arterial wall but confined by surrounding tissue, typically following vessel...

Measurement of arterial stiffness calculated by determining the speed of pressure wave propagation between two arterial...