Interventional Cardiology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
coronary steal phenomenon
A pathological condition where blood flow is redirected away from stenotic coronary vessels to areas with less resistance, potentially worsening ischemia.
transradial approach
Percutaneous coronary access through the radial artery, associated with reduced bleeding complications compared to trans...
vessel preparation
Pre-stenting techniques including balloon pre-dilatation and plaque modification to optimize subsequent stent deployment...
vessel sizing
Accurate measurement of coronary artery dimensions to guide appropriate stent selection and optimize deployment paramete...
vessel tortuosity
Excessive coronary artery twisting or angulation that complicates catheter-based interventions.