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thrombolysis in myocardial infarction
The full form of the TIMI classification system used to grade coronary blood flow.
Full Definition
Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction refers to the original clinical trials that established the TIMI flow grading system. This classification system grades coronary artery blood flow from 0 (no flow) to 3 (normal flow) and is fundamental to describing angiographic results. In cardiovascular radiology, editors must ensure this term is properly capitalized when spelled out and understand its relationship to the commonly used TIMI abbreviation.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize each word when spelling out the full form. Often abbreviated as TIMI in clinical practice.
In Context
- "The vessel achieved thrombolysis in myocardial infarction grade 3 flow after stenting." — Angiography report
- "Pre-intervention imaging showed thrombolysis in myocardial infarction grade 1 flow in the target vessel." — Procedural documentation
Also known as
TIMI system
Don't confuse with
thrombolytic therapy
fibrinolysis