Cardiovascular Disease Glossary

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

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Long QT syndrome

Advanced Technical IVT

A genetic disorder of cardiac ion channels causing prolonged ventricular repolarization and risk of sudden death.

15 Sep 2026

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Intermediate Technical IVT

Imaging technique using contrast dye to visualize blood vessels and assess for blockages or abnormalities.

arteriography angiogram

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Intermediate Technical IVT

Abnormal enlargement of heart muscle cells leading to increased wall thickness.

cardiac enlargement ventricular hypertrophy

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Failure to restore adequate coronary blood flow despite successful opening of an occluded coronary artery during interve...

slow-flow phenomenon microvascular obstruction

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Glossary terms, with category, difficulty and definition
Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
angiography IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	Imaging technique using contrast dye to visualize blood vessels and assess for b...
hypertrophy IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	Abnormal enlargement of heart muscle cells leading to increased wall thickness.
no-reflow phenomenon IVT	Technical Term	Professional	Failure to restore adequate coronary blood flow despite successful opening of an...

Glossary Stats

Total terms 100

IVT eligible 100

Verified 0

intermediate 54

advanced 27

professional 19