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Chapter 6 & 8
Med Term - - Cardiovascular & Respiratory Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AV Node | atrioventricular node |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CABG | Coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| EKG; ECG | electrocardiogram |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| MI | Myocardial Infarction |
| PAC | Premature atrial contraction |
| PVC | Premature ventricular contraction |
| SA Node | sinoatrial Node |
| TEE | transesophageal echocardiography |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| PFTs | pulmonary function test |
| SARS | severe acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| SOB | short of breath |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| URI | upper respiratory (tract) infection |