Emergency Cardiology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 26 Oct 2026
TIMI flow TIMI
Standardized angiographic grading system for coronary blood flow assessment.
atrioventricular dissociation
ECG finding where atrial and ventricular rhythms are independent, often indicating ventricular tachycardia.
mechanical circulatory support
Temporary cardiac assist devices used in cardiogenic shock and high-risk procedures.
PCI
Percutaneous coronary intervention, a catheter-based procedure to open blocked coronary arteries.
transcutaneous pacing
External electrical pacing through skin electrodes to maintain heart rate in patients with severe bradycardia or heart b...