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Cardiovascular Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme (inhibitor) |
| AF | atrial fibrillator |
| BBB | bundle branch block |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CC | cardiac catheterization |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ECHO | echocardiogram |
| EF | ejection fraction |
| HF | heart failure |
| HTN | hypertension |
| IV | intravenous |
| LA | left atrium |
| LV | left ventricle |
| MRA | magnetic resonance angiogram |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| PAC | premature atrial contraction |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| SA | sinoatrial |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| VT | ventricular tachycardia |