Cardiovascular Radiology Glossary

Excessive twisting or serpentine course of coronary arteries that complicates catheter navigation and intervention.

Sudden, temporary narrowing of coronary arteries due to smooth muscle contraction, potentially causing angina or MI.

Risk assessment tool for predicting major bleeding complications in patients with acute coronary syndromes.

Chronic total occlusion, a complete blockage of a coronary artery that has been present for more than three months.

Coronary stenosis responsible for acute coronary syndrome presentation.

Drug-eluting stent with antiproliferative coating to prevent restenosis.

Septal branches of the LAD that supply the anterior and anterolateral walls of the left ventricle.

Coronary stent coated with antiproliferative medication to reduce restenosis rates.

Imaging technique that subtracts pre-contrast images from contrast-enhanced images to highlight vascular structures.

Advanced mechanical life support providing cardiac and respiratory support during cardiovascular procedures or cardiogen...

A specialized device used during interventional procedures to capture embolic debris and prevent downstream embolization...

Fractional flow reserve, a physiological assessment of coronary stenosis severity using pressure wire measurements durin...

Non-invasive computational technique for determining coronary lesion hemodynamic significance from CT angiography.

Physiological measurement assessing functional significance of coronary stenosis during catheterization.

Risk stratification tool for predicting mortality and ischemic outcomes in acute coronary syndrome patients.

Large-bore catheter providing stable support and contrast delivery for coronary interventions.

Measurement of intracardiac pressures and flow parameters during cardiac catheterization.

A mechanical circulatory support device used during high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions.

Resting pressure-derived index for assessing coronary stenosis functional significance without hyperemic agents.

Risk stratification tool for predicting thrombotic complications in patients undergoing PCI with different antiplatelet...

Intravascular ultrasound imaging providing cross-sectional views of vessel walls during catheterization.

The detailed structural characteristics of coronary plaques as visualized by intravascular ultrasound imaging.

Use of intravascular ultrasound imaging to achieve optimal stent deployment and procedural outcomes.

Percutaneous coronary intervention performed with intravascular ultrasound guidance for optimal stent deployment.