Vascular Imaging Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 16 Sep 2026
recanalization
The restoration of blood flow through a previously occluded vessel, either naturally or through intervention.
vessel wall thickening
Abnormal increase in the thickness of arterial or venous walls as measured on cross-sectional imaging.
volumetric flow rate
Quantitative measurement of blood volume passing through a vessel cross-section per unit time, typically expressed in mL...
wash-in kinetics
Dynamic contrast enhancement pattern describing the rate and manner of contrast agent accumulation in tissues during vas...
window-level adjustment
Post-processing technique in digital imaging that optimizes contrast and brightness to enhance visualization of vascular...