Emergency Cardiology Glossary

ECG pattern where QRS complexes in precordial leads all have same polarity, suggesting ventricular origin.

Paradoxical reduction in blood flow to ischemic myocardium when coronary vasodilators preferentially dilate vessels supp...

Bleeding risk assessment tool for patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes.

The specific coronary vessel responsible for the acute coronary syndrome, typically identified by ECG changes and requir...

The specific coronary artery stenosis or occlusion responsible for the acute coronary syndrome.

The coronary artery responsible for the acute coronary syndrome being treated.

ECG finding indicating acute LAD occlusion without typical ST elevation.

The delivery of electrical current to terminate life-threatening arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation or pulsele...

Time interval from hospital arrival to percutaneous coronary intervention for STEMI patients.

Time interval from hospital arrival to initiation of fibrinolytic therapy for acute STEMI.

Combination treatment with aspirin plus a P2Y12 inhibitor to prevent thrombotic events.

Paradoxical outward movement of myocardial wall during systole, indicating transmural myocardial infarction.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation used for severe cardiac and respiratory failure.

Extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma, including cardiac evaluation.

Beat-to-beat alternation in QRS amplitude or axis on ECG, most commonly indicating pericardial effusion with cardiac tam...

Multiple episodes of ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation requiring repeated interventions within 24 hours.

Time when patient first encounters healthcare professional, either EMS or hospital arrival.

Physiological measurement of coronary stenosis severity using pressure-wire assessment.

ECG complexes resulting from simultaneous activation of ventricles by both supraventricular and ventricular impulses.

A validated clinical prediction tool that estimates the risk of death or myocardial infarction in patients with acute co...

Risk stratification tool for predicting mortality in patients with acute coronary syndromes.

Clinical state where circulation is inadequate to maintain organ perfusion and blood pressure.

Continuous assessment of cardiovascular function using invasive and non-invasive parameters.

Medical condition causing measurable impairment of blood circulation and cardiac function.