Brief Medical Abbreviations
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| ABG | arterial blood gas
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| AV | atrioventricular
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| AVR | aortic valve replacement
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| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy
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| BUN | blood urea nitrogen
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| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft
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| CAD | coronary artery disease
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| CT or CAT | computerized (axial) tomography
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| CO | cardiac output
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| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure
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| CVA | cerebrovascular accident
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| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid
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| DRE | digital rectal exam
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| DVT | deep vein thrombosis
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| ECT | electroconvulsive therapy
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| FH | family history
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| GERD | gastroesophogeal reflux disease
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| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
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| H & H | hemoglobin and hematocrit
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| HPI | history of present illness
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| LP | lumbar puncture
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| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging
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| MVR | mitral valve replacement
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| NAD | no apparent distress
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation
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| PERRLA | pupils equal round and reactive to light
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| PFT | pulmonary function tests
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| PMH | past medical history
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| PTCA | percutaneous tranluminal coronary angioplasty
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| PVC | premature ventricular contraction
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| RLQ | right lower quadrant
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| RRR | regular rate and rhythm
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| RTC | return to clinic
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| SH | social history
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| SOB | shortness of breath
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| TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone
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| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate
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| UA | urinalysis
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| URI | upper respiratory infection
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| WDWN | well developed, well nourished
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| WNL | within normal limits
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