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Unit 1 Discussion
Unit 1 Discussion: Deciphering the Code
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| HR | Heart Rate |
| ECG/EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| Stat | Immediately |
| CO | Cardiac Output |
| TSH | Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone |
| UTI | Urinary Tract Infection |
| CXR | Chest X-Ray |
| CNS | Central Nervous System |
| AKI | Acute Kidney Injury |
| Stent | A tiny tube that props open a clogged artery. Named after Dr. Charles Stent. |
| Alzheimer's Disease | The most common cause of dementia, affecting memory and thinking. Named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer. |
| Cheyne-Stokes Respiration | A specific pattern of breathing often associated with congestive heart failure. |
| Circle of Willis | A circle of arteries at the base of the brain that supply it with blood. |
| Starr | An early and widely used model of an artificial heart valve. |