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Cardiovascular Imaging Glossary
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cardiac catheterization
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An invasive diagnostic procedure using catheters inserted into the heart's chambers or vessels to measure pressures and visualize anatomy.
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coronary flow reserve
Advanced
Technical
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The ratio of maximum coronary blood flow during stress to resting flow, indicating coronary microvascular function.
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fractional flow reserve
Professional
Technical
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Invasive measurement of coronary artery pressure to assess functional significance of stenoses.
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