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M Flashcards

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MDS

A

myelodysplastic syndrome

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MI

A

myocardial infarction

“heart attack”

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NSTEMI

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non ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

rise in troponin levels but not on EKG

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STEMI

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ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

rise in troponin levels and EKG changes

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5
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MIBI

A

myocardial perfusion imaging

exam involves 2 parts (MIBI part 1 and part 2)
both involve radioactive tracer injection
[… ? defer swallow assessment until next day]

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MM

A

multiple myeloma

plasma cell cancer

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MR

A

mitral (heart valve) regurgitation

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MS

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multiple sclerosis

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MSOF

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multi system organ failure

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MVC / MVA

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motor vehicle collision / motor vehicle accident

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MVr/R

A

mitral valve repair/Replacement

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