Door-to-balloon
Door-to-balloon is a term in the field of medicine, specifically in cardiology, that refers to the time period from a patient's arrival in the emergency department until the inflation of a balloon catheter within the patient's blocked coronary artery. This is a critical measure in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) management, particularly in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
Pronunciation
Door-to-balloon: /ˈdɔːr tə ˈbaluːn/
Etymology
The term "door-to-balloon" is a compound word derived from the English words "door", referring to the entrance of the hospital, and "balloon", referring to the balloon catheter used in the procedure. The term reflects the urgency of the situation and the need for rapid treatment.
Related Terms
- Balloon Catheter: A thin tube that can be inflated with air or fluid after being inserted into a body cavity or duct.
- Coronary Artery: The artery supplying blood to the heart.
- Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI): A condition in which blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, often by a blood clot, causing damage to the heart muscle.
- ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI): A severe type of heart attack in which a coronary artery is completely blocked.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Door-to-balloon
- Wikipedia's article - Door-to-balloon
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