Vein Terminology Guidebook

Here is a comprehensive glossary that lists terms related to veins, providing clear and concise definitions for easy understanding. Whether you're a medical professional or a patient seeking information, our glossary is a valuable resource for learning about vascular health.

A

  • Angiography: An imaging technique used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins, and the heart chambers.
  • Angioplasty: A procedure to restore blood flow through the artery.
  • Arteries: Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body’s tissues.
  • Atherectomy: A procedure to remove plaque buildup from arteries.
  • Atherosclerosis: A disease in which plaque builds up inside the arteries.
  • AV Fistula: An arteriovenous fistula is a surgically created connection between an artery and a vein.

C

  • Capillaries: Small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins.
  • Catheter: A thin tube inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow the passage of fluids.
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI): A condition where the veins cannot pump enough blood back to the heart.
  • Compression Stockings: Elastic garments worn around the leg to compress the veins, improving blood flow.

D

  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): A blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg.
  • Doppler Ultrasound: A noninvasive test that uses sound waves to measure blood flow.

E

  • Endovascular: Inside a blood vessel or the heart.
  • Endovenous Laser Ablation: A minimally invasive procedure that uses laser energy to cauterize and close varicose veins.

L

  • Lymphedema: Swelling that generally occurs in one of your arms or legs.
  • Lymphatic System: A network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials.

P

  • Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD): A circulatory condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs.
  • Phlebectomy: A procedure to remove varicose veins.
  • Pulmonary Embolism (PE): A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in your lungs.

S

  • Spider Veins: Small, damaged veins that can appear on the surface of the legs or face.
  • Sclerotherapy: A procedure used to treat blood vessels or blood vessel malformations.

V

  • Varicose Veins: Enlarged, twisted veins that are visible under the skin.
  • Veins: Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.
  • Vena Cava: The body’s largest vein, which carries deoxygenated blood to the heart from the body.

W

  • Warfarin: A medication used to treat blood clots and to lower the chance of blood clots forming in your body.

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