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Cardiovascular Imaging Glossary

100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

CABG CABG

Intermediate Technical IVT

Coronary artery bypass graft surgery, a procedure creating alternate routes around blocked coronary arteries using vessel grafts.

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tricuspid regurgitation

Intermediate Technical IVT

Backward flow of blood through the tricuspid valve from the right ventricle to the right atrium during systole.

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ventricular aneurysm

Intermediate Technical IVT

A localized outpouching of the ventricular wall typically resulting from previous myocardial infarction.

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wall motion abnormality

Intermediate Technical IVT

Impaired contraction of specific heart muscle segments, typically indicating ischemia or infarction.

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WMSI

Advanced Technical IVT

Semiquantitative index scoring regional wall motion abnormalities using the 17-segment model.

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