ACLS
Abbreviation EKG and Cardiovascular Testing
Advanced cardiac life support: advanced emergency care for cardiac arrest and related emergencies.
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Related terms
- AEDAutomated external defibrillator: a device that analyzes the rhythm and delivers a shock if needed.
- AFibAtrial fibrillation: a fast, irregular rhythm of the upper heart chambers.
- CPRCardiopulmonary resuscitation: chest compressions and rescue breaths for cardiac arrest.
- ECG, EKGElectrocardiogram: a recording of the heart's electrical activity.
- PACPremature atrial contraction: an early beat starting in the atria.
- PVCPremature ventricular contraction: an early beat starting in the ventricles.
- SVTSupraventricular tachycardia: a fast rhythm starting above the ventricles.