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Term | Definition |
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AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
ABG | aspiration biopsy cytology |
ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme |
ACS | acute coronary syndrome |
AED | automatic external defibrillator, automatic external device |
AF | atrial fibrillation |
AFib | atrial fibrillation |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
AICD | automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator |
AP | anteroposterior |
ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
AS | aortic stenosis |
ASD | atrial septal defect |
ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
AST | angiotensin sensitivity test, aspartate aminotransferase |
AV | atrioventricular, arteriovenous |
BBB | bundle branch block |
BP, B/P | blood pressure |
CA | cardiac arrest, cancer |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CC | cardiac catheterization, chief complaint |
CCU | coronary care unit |
CHD | coronary heart disease |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
Chol | cholesterole |
CK | creatine kinase, conductive keratoplasty |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CSM | circulation, sensation, movement |
CT | computed tomography |
CTPA | computed tomography pulmonary angiography |
CV | cardiovascular |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
CVD | cardiovascular disease |
CXR | chest x-ray, chest radiograph |
DB&C | deep breathing and coughing |
DES | diffuse esophageal spasm, drug-eluting stent |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
DPI | dry powder inhaler |
DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
DSA | digital subtraction angiography |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis, deep venous thrombosis |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiography |
ECHO | echocardiogram, echoencephalogram |
EEG | electroencephalography |
EF | ejection fraction |
ELT | endovenous laser ablation, endoluminal laser ablation |
EPS | electrophysiology studies |
ETT | exercise tolerance test |
FVC | forced vital capacity |
Hb, Hbg | hemoglobin |
HCO | related to the pH of the blood |
HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
HF | heart failure |
HMD | hyaline membrane disease |
HTN | hypertension |
Hx | history |
ICD | implantable cardioverter-defibrillator |
ICU | intensive care unit |
IPPB | intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
IRDS | infant respiratory distress syndrome |
IV | intravenous |
L/min | litres per minute |
LA | left atrium |
LBBB | left bundle branch block |
LD | lactate dehydrogenase, lactic acid dehydrogenase |
LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
LV | left ventricle |
MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
MI | myocardial infarction |
mm Hb | millimeters of mercury |
MR | mitral regurgitation |
MRA | magnetic resonance angiogram |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MS | mitral stenosis |
MUGA scan | multiple-gated acquisition scan |
MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
NMT | nebulized mist treatment |
NP | nasal prong |
NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
O2 | oxygen |
OSA | obstructive sleep apnea |
PA | pernicious anemia, pulmonary artery |
PAC | premature atrial contraction |
PAT | paroxysmal atrial tachycardia |
PCO2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
PCP | pneumocystis pneumonia |
PFT | pulmonary function tests |
pH | symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity |
PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
PMN | polymorphonuclear |
PO2 | partial pressure of oxygen |
PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
RA | right atrium |
RD | respiratory distress |
RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
RRCP | Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner |
RT | respiratory therapist |
RV | right ventricle |
SA, S-A | sinoatrial |
SaO2 | arterial oxygen saturation |
SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
SOB | shortness of breath |
SPD | sterile processing department |
T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
TB | tuberculosis |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
US | ultrasound |
VC | vital capacity |
VSD | ventricular septal defect |
VT | ventricular tachycardia |