Angioscopy (also known as Angioscopies, Angioscopic Surgical Procedures): Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery performed on the interior of blood vessels.

NIH MeSH · D017546Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Angioscopy

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Definition

Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery performed on the interior of blood vessels.

MeSH classification

  • E01.370.370.065
  • E01.370.388.250.035
  • E04.100.814.529.500
  • E04.502.250.035
  • E04.502.382.500

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Common questions about Angioscopy

What does Angioscopy mean in medicine?
Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery performed on the interior of blood vessels. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Angioscopy known by any other names?
Yes. Angioscopy is also referred to as Angioscopies, Angioscopic Surgical Procedures, Angioscopic Surgical Procedure, Procedure, Angioscopic Surgical in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Angioscopy sit in the medical classification?
Angioscopy falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.370.065, E01.370.388.250.035, E04.100.814.529.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D017546) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗