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Chapter 10
ABBREVIATIONS
Term | Definition |
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A fib | Atrial Fibrillation |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
BP | Blood Pressure |
BBB | Bundle Branch Block |
HTN | Hyper Tension |
AS | Aortic Stenosis |
CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
Cath | Catheterization |
CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
V fib | Ventricular Fibrillation |
LDL | Low-Density Lipoprotein |
HDL | High-density Lipoprotein |
MVP | Mitral Valve Prolapse |
DVT | Deep Vein Thrombosis |
DOE | Dyspnea on Exertion |
MS | Mitral Stenosis |
V Tach | Ventricular Tachycardia |
ECHO | Echocardiogram |
PVC's | Premature Ventricular Contractions |
PAC's | Premature Atrial Contractions |
MI | Myocardial Infraction |
EKG | Electrocardiogram |