Intravascular imaging
Intravascular Imaging
Intravascular imaging (pronounced: in-tra-vas-cu-lar im-ag-ing) is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the interior of blood vessels. This technique is primarily used in interventional cardiology and interventional radiology.
Etymology
The term "intravascular" is derived from the Latin words "intra" meaning "within" and "vasculum" meaning "vessel". The term "imaging" is derived from the word "image", which in turn comes from the Latin word "imago", meaning "representation" or "likeness".
Definition
Intravascular imaging involves the use of various imaging modalities to visualize the interior of blood vessels. These modalities may include ultrasound, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).
Procedure
The procedure typically involves the insertion of a catheter into the blood vessel, which is then guided to the area of interest. The imaging device is then used to capture images of the interior of the blood vessel, which can be used to diagnose and treat various vascular conditions.
Related Terms
- Catheter: A thin tube made from medical grade materials used in a broad range of functions.
- Ultrasound: An imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within the body.
- Optical Coherence Tomography: A non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of the retina.
- Intravascular Ultrasound: A medical imaging methodology using a specially designed catheter with a miniaturized ultrasound probe attached to the distal end of the catheter.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intravascular imaging
- Wikipedia's article - Intravascular imaging
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