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Medical Terminology
Ch. 8 - Cardiovascular System/ Abbreviations (final)
Term | Definition |
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AF | atrial fibrillation |
AS | aortic stenosis |
EKG, ECG | electrocardiography, electrocardiogram |
ASD | atrial septal defect |
VSD | ventricular septal defect |
ASHD | arterioslerotic heart disease |
BP | blood pressure |
cath | catheter |
CCU | coronary care unit |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CHD | coronary heart disease |
CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
DSA | digital subtraction angiography |
DVT | Deep Vein Thrombosis |
HDL | High-density lipoprotein |
LDL | Low-density lipoprotein |
MI | Myocardial Infarction |
HTN | Hypertension |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident |
CVD | Cardiovascular Disease |
CV | Cardiovasular |