Cardiology Intervention Glossary

Repeat intervention performed specifically in response to documented myocardial ischemia rather than routine angiographi...

Intravascular ultrasound imaging technique used to assess coronary artery dimensions, plaque characteristics, and stent...

Simultaneous inflation of two balloons in bifurcation lesions to optimise both main vessel and side branch outcomes.

Technique involving simultaneous deployment of two stents in adjacent coronary vessels or bifurcation branches.

Atherosclerotic narrowing of the left main coronary artery, considered high-risk due to large myocardial territory suppl...

Major adverse cardiovascular events, a composite endpoint used in clinical trials and outcome studies.

Temporary devices used to assist or replace cardiac function during high-risk interventions.

Impaired function of coronary microvasculature affecting myocardial perfusion despite normal epicardial vessels.

The smallest cross-sectional area of a coronary vessel lumen, typically measured by intravascular imaging.

An angiographic assessment of myocardial tissue-level perfusion, graded 0-3 based on contrast opacification and clearanc...

Evaluation of dormant but recoverable heart muscle tissue to guide revascularization decisions.

A phenomenon characterized by impaired myocardial perfusion despite successful epicardial vessel opening during PCI.

Inadequate myocardial perfusion despite successful recanalization of an epicardial coronary artery during PCI.

Surgical approach that minimises manual manipulation of saphenous vein grafts to preserve endothelial function.

A high-resolution intravascular imaging technique using near-infrared light to assess coronary artery microstructure.

Coronary stenosis located at the origin or opening of a vessel, requiring specialized intervention techniques.

Class of lipid-lowering medications that block PCSK9 protein to reduce LDL cholesterol in cardiovascular patients.

A minimally invasive procedure to open blocked coronary arteries using a catheter inserted through the skin.

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space, a potential complication of cardiac procedures.

Adverse events occurring during or immediately following interventional cardiac procedures.

Heart attack occurring in association with coronary intervention procedures.

Evaluation of coronary stenosis functional significance using pressure or flow-based measurements rather than angiograph...

Displacement of atherosclerotic material during coronary intervention that can compromise adjacent vessel branches.

High-pressure balloon inflation performed after stent deployment to optimize stent expansion and apposition.