cineangiocardiography

Example:The patient underwent cardiac angiography to visualize the coronary arteries and check for blockages.

Definition:A medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays to visualize the blood vessels and heart, used to diagnose heart and vascular conditions.

Example:The cardiologist performed a coronary angiography to determine the extent of the patient's artery blockages.

Definition:A type of cardiac angiography that focuses specifically on the coronary arteries to assess blood flow to the heart muscle.

Example:The angiography revealed a significant stenosis, but the fractional flow reserve was within normal limits, suggesting minimal functional impact.

Definition:A measurement used in cardiac angiography to assess the functional significance of coronary artery stenosis.