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Cardiovascular Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme (inhibitor) |
AF | atrial fibrillator |
BBB | bundle branch block |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
CC | cardiac catheterization |
CCU | coronary care unit |
CHD | coronary heart disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CV | cardiovascular |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
ECG | electrocardiogram |
ECHO | echocardiogram |
EF | ejection fraction |
HF | heart failure |
HTN | hypertension |
IV | intravenous |
LA | left atrium |
LV | left ventricle |
MRA | magnetic resonance angiogram |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
PAC | premature atrial contraction |
PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
SA | sinoatrial |
SOB | shortness of breath |
VT | ventricular tachycardia |