pacemaking
Controlling the rhythm
Pacemaking refers to the act of setting or regulating pace, whether in cardiac function, competitive racing, or other rhythmic activities.
In medicine, it describes the electrical impulses that control heartbeat rhythm, either naturally from the sinoatrial node or artificially via an implanted pacemaker.
In running or cycling, pacemaking means leading at a predetermined speed to help others achieve target times: She did the pacemaking for the first half of the marathon.
The term extends to anyone who establishes tempo or momentum in a process.
Rate of musical performance
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- timingArt of choosing moments
- metronomeAdjustable beat-marking device
pulse · groove · time-keeping · conductor · downbeat · measure · syncopation · steady
Heart-shocking medical device
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- electrodeConductive interface point
ventricle · atrium · sinus node · bradycardia · tachycardia · pulse · electrical impulse · heart rhythm
Creating technical blueprints
- pelotonMain cycling group
- breakawaySudden separation from group
- domestiqueTeam cyclist who sacrifices
- echelonLevel within hierarchy
rabbit · surge · sprint · climbing · gap · attack · counterattack · positioning
Being the first through
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- pathfindingCalculating efficient travel routes
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
- innovationCreating something original
visionary · first-mover · trendsetting · mentorship · guidance · influence · direction · initiative
tempo
Rate of musical performance
metronome · pulse · groove · time-keeping · conductor · downbeat · measure · syncopation · steady · consistency
defibrillator
Heart-shocking medical device
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
electrode · ventricle · atrium · sinus node · bradycardia · tachycardia · pulse · electrical impulse · heart rhythm · cardiologist
drafting
Creating technical blueprints
- pelotonMain cycling group
- breakawaySudden separation from group
- domestiqueTeam cyclist who sacrifices
echelon · rabbit · surge · sprint · climbing · gap · attack · counterattack · positioning · teamwork
trailblazing
Being the first through
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- pathfindingCalculating efficient travel routes
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
innovation · visionary · first-mover · trendsetting · mentorship · guidance · influence · direction · initiative · catalyst
pacemakingfollowing
Coming after another
trailing · drafting · tagging along · lagging · bringing up the rear
pacemakingcardiac arrest
Abrupt cessation of circulation
asystole · arrhythmia · dysrhythmia · heart block · fibrillation
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