Cardiology Glossary

100 terms total — 3 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

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systole

Intermediate Technical IVT

The contraction phase of the cardiac cycle when blood is pumped from the heart chambers.

15 Sep 2026

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Professional Technical IVT

Left ventricular ejection fraction, a key measurement of heart pump function expressed as a percentage in cardiac assess...

left heart function systolic function

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Advanced Technical IVT

The failure to achieve adequate myocardial reperfusion despite successful reopening of an epicardial coronary artery.

microvascular obstruction

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Intermediate Technical IVT

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space surrounding the heart.

pericardial fluid collection pericardial accumulation

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Glossary terms, with category, difficulty and definition
Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
LVEF IVT	Abbreviation	Professional	Left ventricular ejection fraction, a key measurement of heart pump function exp...
no-reflow phenomenon IVT	Technical Term	Advanced	The failure to achieve adequate myocardial reperfusion despite successful reopen...
pericardial effusion IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space surrounding the heart.

Glossary Stats

Total terms 100

IVT eligible 98

Verified 0

intermediate 53

advanced 21

professional 26