Intravascular ultrasound
Intravascular Ultrasound (In-tra-vas-cu-lar Ul-tra-sound, abbreviated as IVUS) is a medical imaging methodology used primarily in cardiology.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˌɪntrəˈvæskjʊlər ˈʌltrəˌsaʊnd/
Etymology
The term "Intravascular Ultrasound" is derived from the Latin words "intra" meaning "within", "vasculum" meaning "vessel", and the Greek word "ultra" meaning "beyond", and "sound".
Definition
Intravascular Ultrasound is a catheter-based system that allows physicians to acquire images of the coronary arteries from within the blood vessels. This is achieved by using a specially designed catheter with a miniaturized ultrasound probe attached to the distal end. The catheter is threaded through the coronary arteries, and the ultrasound images are used to examine the interior walls of the arteries.
Related Terms
- Coronary Arteries: The blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients.
- Catheter: A thin tube made from medical grade materials used in a broad range of functions.
- Ultrasound: A diagnostic imaging technique used for visualizing internal body structures.
- Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.
See Also
References
- Intravascular Ultrasound. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intravascular_ultrasound
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intravascular ultrasound
- Wikipedia's article - Intravascular ultrasound
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