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| Term | Definition |
| 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 |
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