Chapter 11 - Abbreviations Flashcards

1
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AV, A-V

A

atrioventricular

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2
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BP

A

blood pressure

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3
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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

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4
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CAD

A

coronary artery disease

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5
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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

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6
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CK

A

creatine kinase

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7
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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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8
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ECG, EKG

A

electrocardiogram

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9
Q

HDL

A

high-density lipoprotein

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10
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HTN

A

hypertension

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11
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LDL

A

low-density lipoprotein

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12
Q

MI

A

myocardial infarction

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13
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MVP

A

mitral valve prolapse

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14
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PAC

A

premature atrial contraction

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15
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PVC

A

premature ventricular contraction

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16
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SA, S-A node

A

sinoatrial node

17
Q

SOB

A

shortness of breath

18
Q

VLDL

A

very low-density lipoprotein