Cardiovascular Disease Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Long QT syndrome
A genetic disorder of cardiac ion channels causing prolonged ventricular repolarization and risk of sudden death.
vasospasm
Sudden constriction of coronary arteries causing reduced blood flow, often occurring without underlying stenosis.
ventricular septal defect
A congenital heart defect characterized by an abnormal opening in the wall separating the heart's two lower chambers.
vulnerable plaque
Atherosclerotic plaque with high-risk features that predispose to rupture and acute coronary events.
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
A pre-excitation disorder caused by an accessory electrical pathway between the atria and ventricles.