adverb
- within or by way of a blood vessel; administered or occurring inside a blood vessel
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in medical contexts to describe drug administration or procedures
Examples
- The medication was administered intravascularly to ensure rapid absorption into the bloodstream.
- Intravascularly injected contrast dye helps visualize blood vessels during imaging procedures.
- The drug acts intravascularly, directly affecting the vascular system.
- Physicians may choose to deliver the treatment intravascularly for faster therapeutic effect.
- The catheter was positioned intravascularly to monitor blood pressure in the artery.