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Vascular Intervention Glossary
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sandwich technique
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A stenting method where a covered stent is placed between two uncovered stents to treat complex lesions while preserving side branch patency.
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fractional flow reserve
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A physiological measurement that assesses the hemodynamic significance of coronary artery stenosis during catheterizatio...
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French size
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A measurement system for catheter diameter where each French unit equals one-third of a millimeter.
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