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Cardiology Glossary

100 terms total — 1 showing — Last updated 27 Oct 2026

thrill

Intermediate Technical IVT

A palpable vibration on the chest wall caused by turbulent blood flow, typically from severe valve disease or shunt.

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right heart catheterization

Advanced Technical IVT

Invasive procedure measuring pressures in the right side of the heart and pulmonary circulation.

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