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.
guide catheter
Large-bore catheter providing stable platform for coronary interventions, shaped specifically to engage coronary artery...
guide catheter backup
The supportive force provided by the guide catheter to enable advancement of interventional devices through coronary art...
guide extension catheter
A coaxial support catheter that extends through the guide catheter to provide enhanced backup support and equipment deli...
guide wire entrapment
A procedural complication where the coronary guide wire becomes mechanically trapped and cannot be withdrawn.