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Chapter 6 & 8
Med Term - - Cardiovascular & Respiratory Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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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 |