TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Vagal Of, relating to, or mediated by, the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system. Vagal stimulation slows the heart and lowers blood pressure. Excess vagal stimulation c... V 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Valvular disruption When the heart valves cease proper function due to blunt trauma to the heart... V 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Vashe A brand of wound cleanser. PRONUNCIATION: vash... V 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Vasoconstriction The narrowing of blood vessels due to contraction of the vessel walls.... V 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Vasodilation Arterial or venous enlargement due to vessel wall relaxation. PRONUNCIATION: va-so-di-LA-tion.... V 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Vasomotor tone The degree of blood vessel dilation or constriction. PRONUNCIATION: va-so-MO-tor.... V 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Vasopressor A drug that stimulates vascular contraction, PRONUNCIATION: vay-so-PRESS-or.... V 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller VATS See Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery... V 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Velocity The speed of a projectile... V 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Venogram A radiograph taken after contrast dye has been injected into a vein... V 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Venous Doppler studies An ultrasound technique that evaluates blood as it flows through the a blood vessel... V 3/06/2026 Glossary
TCAR Education Programs, Stephen Von Weller Venous thromboembolism (VTE) Blood clots in the veins... V 3/06/2026 Glossary
