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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| ACS | acute coronary syndrome |
| AV | atrioventricular, ateriovenous |
| BP | blood pressure |
| CABG | Coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CHD | congestive heart disease |
| CHG | congestive heart failure |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CSM | circulation, sensation, movement |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident, cardiovascular accident |
| CVD | cardiovascular disease |
| CXR | chest X Ray |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram (graphy) |
| ECHO | echocardiogram, echoencephalogram |
| ETT | exercise tolerance test |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| Hb,Hbg | hemoglobin |
| HDL | high density lipoprotein |
| HF | heart failure |
| HTN | hypertension |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IV | intravenous |
| L/min | litres per minute |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| mm Hg | millimeters of mercury |
| MS | mitral stenosis,musculoskeletal |
| MUGA Scan | multiple-gated acquisition scan |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| PCO2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| T&A | tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy |
| TPR | temperature pulse respiration |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| VSD | ventricle spatial defect |
| VT | ventricle tachycardia |