Cardiovascular Research Glossary
100 terms total — 5 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
coronary microvascular dysfunction CMD
Impaired function of small coronary vessels (<500 μm) that cannot be visualized on conventional angiography, causing ischemia despite normal epicardial arteries.
definite stent thrombosis
Angiographically confirmed complete occlusion or flow-limiting thrombus within or adjacent to a previously implanted ste...
device-related thrombosis
Blood clot formation specifically associated with implanted cardiac devices such as stents or mechanical valves.
late stent thrombosis
Thrombotic occlusion of a coronary stent occurring between 30 days and 1 year after implantation, representing delayed h...
stent thrombosis
Formation of blood clot within or adjacent to a previously implanted coronary stent, potentially leading to acute vessel...
thrombolysis in myocardial infarction
A therapeutic approach using clot-dissolving medications to restore blood flow in coronary arteries during acute myocard...