Vascular Intervention Glossary

Stent device with synthetic membrane covering designed to seal perforations or exclude aneurysms from circulation.

Stent with fabric covering used to exclude aneurysms or seal vessel perforations.

The compressed diameter of a device during delivery through a vessel or lesion.

Interventional approach where access is gained from the contralateral side to reach the target vessel.

Chronic total occlusion; complete blockage of a coronary artery present for more than three months.

The specific coronary stenosis responsible for the patient's acute coronary syndrome or presenting symptoms.

Temporary filtration device deployed downstream of intervention site to capture liberated embolic debris during procedur...

Technique using filters or occlusion devices to prevent downstream embolization during interventions.

Quality metric measuring time from hospital arrival to arterial access for endovascular stroke intervention.

Stenotic lesion located immediately at the ostium or origin of a vessel, requiring specialized treatment approaches.

A expandable metal mesh tube coated with medication that prevents restenosis when implanted in blood vessels.

Combined use of aspirin and P2Y12 inhibitor to prevent stent thrombosis and reduce ischemic events.

A specialized catheter system designed to capture debris during intervention to prevent downstream embolization.

Persistent blood flow into aneurysm sac following endovascular repair, classified by anatomical source.

Minimally invasive technique using stent-grafts to exclude aortic aneurysms from circulation.

Successful achievement of complete recanalization with single device pass during thrombectomy procedures.

Endovascular technique using high-density mesh devices to redirect blood flow away from aneurysms while preserving paren...

High-density mesh stent that redirects blood flow away from aneurysms to promote healing.

A physiological measurement that assesses the hemodynamic significance of coronary artery stenosis during catheterizatio...

A measurement system for catheter diameter where each French unit equals one-third of a millimeter.

Incomplete lesion coverage during intervention, leaving diseased segments untreated outside the stent boundaries.

Synthetic vascular conduit made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene used in bypass procedures and dialysis access creati...

A large-bore catheter that provides stable access and support for delivering interventional devices to target vessels.

The process of stopping bleeding at vascular access sites following interventional procedures.