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Arterial Vascular Imaging Glossary

100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

contrast nephropathy CIN

Intermediate Technical IVT

Acute kidney injury occurring after intravascular contrast agent administration.

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vessel wall imaging

Advanced Technical IVT

Specialized MRI technique focused on visualizing arterial wall composition and pathology rather than luminal anatomy.

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vessel-specific protocol

Advanced Technical IVT

Customized imaging parameters optimized for particular arterial territories or pathologies.

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volume rendering technique

Intermediate Technical IVT

Three-dimensional imaging reconstruction method that displays vascular anatomy with depth perception and spatial relatio...

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windkessel effect

Advanced Technical IVT

The elastic properties of large arteries that smooth pulsatile blood flow by storing energy during systole and releasing...

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