PAMI
PAMI
PAMI (pronounced /ˈpɑːmi/), an acronym for Percutaneous Acute Myocardial Infarction, is a medical term referring to a type of heart attack that is treated using a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Etymology
The term PAMI is derived from the Latin percutaneus meaning "through the skin", acutus meaning "sharp or severe", and myocardium infarction referring to the death of heart muscle cells due to lack of oxygen supply.
Definition
A PAMI is a severe form of heart attack where the blockage in the coronary artery is cleared using a non-surgical procedure called Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). This procedure involves inserting a catheter through the skin and into the artery to remove the blockage and restore blood flow to the heart.
Related Terms
- Myocardial Infarction: Also known as a heart attack, it is a medical emergency where the blood supply to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A non-surgical procedure used to treat the narrowed coronary arteries of the heart found in heart disease.
- Coronary Artery: The main blood vessel that supplies the heart with blood, oxygen, and nutrients.
- Catheter: A thin tube made from medical grade materials used in a wide array of medical procedures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on PAMI
- Wikipedia's article - PAMI
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