Vascular Medicine Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
fasciotomy
Surgical procedure involving incision of fascia to relieve elevated compartment pressure and restore circulation.
venous reflux
Backward flow of blood in veins due to incompetent valves, commonly affecting lower extremities.
venous stasis
Reduced venous blood flow leading to blood pooling and increased risk of thrombosis.
venous thromboembolism
Umbrella term encompassing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism as manifestations of the same disease process.
wire crossing
The procedural technique of advancing a guidewire across an arterial occlusion or severe stenosis.