abbr Flashcards
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A or A with circle
A
assistance
2
Q
A
A
assessment
3
Q
AAA
A
abdominal aortic aneurysm
An enlargement of the aorta, the main blood vessel that delivers blood to the body, at the level of the abdomen.
4
Q
AAFO
A
articulating ankle foot orthosis
The articulated model allows for some ankle flexion, while the solid AFO does not.
5
Q
AAROM
A
active assistive range of motion
6
Q
Abd or ABD
A
abduction
7
Q
ABG
A
arterial blood gases
8
Q
abn
A
abnormal
9
Q
AC
A
alternating current
10
Q
ACA
A
anterior cerebral artery
11
Q
ACL
A
anterior cruciate ligament
12
Q
ad lib
A
at discretion
13
Q
afib
A
atrial fibrillation
14
Q
AFO
A
ankle foot orthosis
15
Q
AG
A
against gravity
16
Q
AK
A
above knee
17
Q
amb
A
ambulatory, ambulation
The ability to walk from place to place independently, with or without assistive devices.
18
Q
ant
A
anterior
19
Q
AP
A
anteroposterior
20
Q
approx
A
approximate, approximately
21
Q
appt
A
appointment
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A&O
A
alert and oriented
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AROM
A
active range of motion
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ASIA
A
American Spinal Injury Association
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ASIS
anterior superior iliac spine
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assist
assistant, assistance
27
ATNR
asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
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AV
atrioventricular
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B or B with circle
bilateral
30
B&B
bowel and bladder
31
bal
balance
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BE
below elbow
33
b.i.d
twice a day
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bil
bilateral
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b.i.w
biweekly
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BM
bowel movement
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BK
below knee
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BNL
below normal limits
39
BOS
base of support
40
BP
blood pressure
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BS
breath sounds
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bpm
beats per min
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c with line on top
with
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CA
cancer, cardiac arrest, carcinoma
45
CICU
cardiac intensive care unit
46
CG
contact guarding
47
CNS
central nervous system
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c/o
complained of, complains of
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CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
50
CPT
chest physical therapy
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CS
close supervision
52
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
53
CT
computed tomography
54
d
day
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D or D with circle
dependent
56
DAI
diffuse axonal injury
57
DBE
deep breathing exercise
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D/C
discharge; discontinue
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Dep
dependent
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DF
dorsiflexion
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DIP
distal interphalangeal (joint)
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dist
distance, distant
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DME
durable medical equipment
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DS
distant supervision
65
DTR
deep tendon reflex
66
dx
diagnosis
67
ECF
extended care facility
68
ECG
electrocardiogram
69
EEG
electroencephalogram
70
ENT
ear, nose, throat
71
equip
equipment
72
ER
emergency room; external rotation
73
e-stim
electrical stimulation
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eval
evaluation
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ex
exercise
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exam
examination
77
ext
external; extension
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ext rot, ER
external rotation
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F
fair (muscle grade)
80
FES
functional electric stimulation
81
flex
flexion
82
freq
frequently, frequency
83
FT
full time
84
F/U
follow up
85
FWB
full weight bearing
86
Fx
function, fracture
87
G
good (muscle grade)
88
GCS
Glasgow Coma Scale
Used to objectively describe the extent of impaired consciousness in all types of acute medical and trauma patients.
89
GE
gravity eliminated
90
GI
gastrointestinal
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G-tube
gastrostomy tube
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h
hour
93
HA
headache
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HEP
home exercise program
95
HHA
home health aide
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H/O
history of
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HOH
hard of hearing
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HR
heart rate
99
HS
heel strike
100
HTN
hypertension
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hx
history
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I or Ind or I with circle
independent
103
I&O
intake and output
The measurement of the fluids that enter the body (intake) and the fluids that leave the body (output).
104
ICU
intensive care unit
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IM
intramuscular
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inf
inferior
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int
internal
108
int rot, IR
internal rotation
109
IQ
intelligence quotient
110
IV
intravenous
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jt
joint
112
J-tube
jejunostomy tube
G-tube and J-tube.
113
K
potassium
114
KAFO
knee-ankle-foot orthosis
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KCAL
kilocalorie
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L or L with circle
left
117
lat
lateral
118
LBP
lower back pain
119
LBQC
large-based quad cane
120
LE
lower extremity
121
LLB
long leg brace
122
LLE
left lower extremity
123
LLL
left lower lobe
124
LLQ
left lower quadrant
125
lig(s)
ligament(s)
126
LOA
level of assistance
127
LOB
loss of balance
128
LOC
loss of consciousness
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L/min
liters per min
130
LTG
long-term goal(s)
131
LTC
long-term care
132
LTM
long-term memory
133
LUE
left upper extremity
134
LUL
left upper lobe
135
LUQ
left upper quadrant
136
LVH
left ventricular hypertrophy
137
MCA
middle cerebral artery
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MCP
metacarpophalangeal joint
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med
medical
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MH
moist heat
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MMT
manual muscle test
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mod
moderate
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mo
month
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
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MVA
motor vehicle accident
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mvt
movement
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N
normal (muscle grade)
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N/A
not applicable, not available
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NBQC
narrow-based quad cane
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NC
nasal cannula
A device that delivers extra oxygen through a tube and into your nose.
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Neg
negative
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NG
nasogastric
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NICU
neonatal intensive care unit
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NPO
nothing by mouth
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N/T
not tested
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NWB
non-weight bearing
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OOB
out of bed
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OR
operating room
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ORIF
open reduction internal fixation
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p with line on top
after
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P
poor (muscle grade)
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PA
posteroanterior
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PCA
posterior cerebral artery
A blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the occipital lobe and other parts of the brain.
164
PET
positron emission tomography
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PF
plantar flexion
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PIP
proximal interphalangeal (joint)
167
PLS
posterior leaf spring
Rigid ankle foot orthosis (AFO) that's trimmed behind the malleoli to provide ankle flexibility and passive dorsiflexion while walking
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PMH
past medical history
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PO
by mouth
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post
posterior
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post op
postoperative
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PRE
progressive resistive exercise(s)
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PRN
as needed
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PROM
passive range of motion
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prox
proximal
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PRW
platform rolling walker
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PSH
past surgical history
178
PSIS
posterior superior iliac spine
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PT
part time
180
PTA
prior to admission
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pt
patient
182
P&V
percussion and vibration
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PWB
partial weight-bearing
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q
every
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q.d. or q.i.d (or q.o.d)
daily (every other day)
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quads
quadriceps
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R or R with circle
right
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re
concerning, regarding
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RLE
right lower extremity
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RLL
right lower lobe
191
RLQ
right lower quadrant
192
RML
right middle lobe
193
R/O
reports of, rule out, ruled out
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ROM
range of motion
195
RR
respiratory rate
196
RROM
resisted range of motion
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R/T
related to
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RUE
right upper extremity
199
RUL
right upper lobe
200
RUQ
right upper quadrant
201
RW
rolling walker
202
Rx
prescription; treatment; orders
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S or S with circle
supervision
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s with line on top
without
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SAQ
short arc quads
206
SB
sliding board
207
SBA
standby assistance
208
SBQC
small-based quad cane
209
SBT
sliding board transfers
210
SCM
sternocleidomastoid muscle
211
sig
significant
212
SLR
straight leg raise
213
SNF
skilled nursing facility
214
S/O
standing order
215
SOB
shortness of breath
216
SOS
step-over-step (stair climbing)
217
s/p
status post
218
SPT
stand pivot transfers
219
staph
staphylococcus
220
stat
immediately, at once
221
STG
short-term goals
222
STM
short-term memory
223
STNR
symmetrical tonic neck reflex
224
str cane
straight cane
225
strep
Streptococcus
226
STS
sit to stand; step-to-step (stair climbing)
227
supp
supported
228
surg
surgical, surgery
229
sx
symptoms
230
symm
symmetrical, symmetry
231
T
trace (muscle grade)
232
TBA
to be assessed
233
TBE
to be evaluated
234
TDWB
touch-down weight bearing
235
TENS
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
236
ther ex
therapeutic exercise
237
t.i.w
three times per week
238
TMJ
temporomandibular joint
239
TO
toe off
240
T/O
throughout
241
TOL
tolerate(s)
242
trach
tracheostomy
Procedure to help air and oxygen reach the lungs by creating an opening into the trachea from outside the neck
243
trans
transverse, transferred
244
trng
training
245
TTWB
toe-touch weight bearing
246
Tx
treatment
247
UE
upper extremity
248
U/L
unilateral
249
unsupp
unsupported
250
URI
upper respiratory infection
251
US
ultrasound
252
UTI
urinary tract infection
253
VAS
visual analog scale
254
VC
verbal cues, vital capacity, vocal cord
255
VS
vital signs
256
Vtach
ventricular tachycardia
257
WB
weight bearing
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WBAT
weight bearing as tolerated
259
WBQC
wide-based quad cane
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W/C
wheelchair
261
WFL
within functional limits
262
WNL
within normal limits
263
WS
weight shift
264
wk
week(s)
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x
times (e.g. 6xd = six times daily
x5yr = for 5 years)
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x with line on top
except
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y/o or y.o.
years old
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(Prof.) ATC
Athletic Trainer Certified
269
(Prof.) CCC-A
Certificate of Clinical Competence- Audiology
270
(Prof.) CCC-SLP
Certificate of Clinical Competence- Speech-Language Pathology
271
(Prof.) CDN
Certified Dietitian
272
(Prof.) CFY-SLP
Clinical Fellowship Year-Speech-Language Pathology
273
(Prof.) CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
274
(Prof.) CNS
Clinical Nursing Specialist
275
(Prof.) COTA
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
276
(Prof.) CSW
Certified Social Worker
277
(Prof.) CTRS
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
278
(Prof.) DC
Doctor of Chiropractic
279
(Prof.) DO
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
280
(Prof.) DPM
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
281
(Prof.) DTR
Registered Dietetic Technician
282
(Prof.) HHA
Home Health Aide
283
(Prof.) LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
284
(Prof.) MD
Medical Doctor
285
(Prof.) MSW
Master of Social Work
286
(Prof.) OB
Obstetrics
287
(Prof.) OTOL
Otolaryngology
288
(Prof.) OTR
Occupational Therapist Registered
289
(Prof.) OTR/L
Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed
290
(Prof.) PED
Pediatrics, pediatrician
291
(Prof.) PA
Physician's Assistant
292
(Prof.) RD
Registered Dietitian
293
(Prof.) RRT
Registered Respiratory Therapist
294
(Prof.) SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
295
(Prof.) ST
Speech Therapist
296
(Prof.) TR
Therapeutic Recreation
A systematic process that uses recreation, leisure, and play to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, social, and emotional functioning
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ADD
attention deficit disorder without hyperactivity
298
ADHD
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
299
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
300
AKA
above-knee amputation
301
ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A rare, fatal neurological disorder that causes nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to degenerate and die.
302
ASD
anteroseptal defect
A congenital heart defect that occurs when the wall that separates the heart's upper chambers doesn't form correctly.
303
ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
Atherosclerosis is a common type of arteriosclerosis that develops when fatty plaque builds up in the inner lining of arteries.
304
AVM
arteriovenous malformation
Happens when a group of blood vessels in your body forms incorrectly. In these malformations, arteries and veins are unusually tangled and form direct connections, bypassing normal tissues.
305
BKA
below-knee amputation
306
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
A surgical procedure used to treat coronary heart disease. It diverts blood around narrowed or clogged parts of the major arteries to improve blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart.
307
CAD
coronary artery disease
A cardiovascular disease that occurs when plaque builds up in the heart's arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle. Cholesterol deposits, or plaques, are almost always to blame.
308
CFS
chronic fatigue syndrome
Aka myalgic encephalomyelitis. A long-term, complex disease that can make it difficult for people to do their normal activities.
309
CHI
closed head injury
A type of traumatic brain injury in which the skull and dura mater remain intact. Closed-head injuries are the leading cause of death in children under 4 years old and the most common cause of physical disability and cognitive impairment in young people.
310
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.
311
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
A stroke. An interruption in the flow of blood to cells in the brain.
312
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
A blood clot in a vein located deep within your body, usually in your leg.
313
DJD
degenerative joint disease
Also known as osteoarthritis, is a chronic condition that causes the breakdown of joint cartilage and bone.
314
GBS
Guillain-Barre syndrome
A rare neurological disorder that occurs when the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system, causing nerve damage.
This damage can lead to muscle weakness, tingling, and sometimes paralysis.
315
GSW
gunshot wound
316
HD
Huntington's disease
An inherited condition that causes brain cells to slowly lose function and die. It affects the cells in parts of your brain that regulate voluntary movement and memory.
Common symptoms include uncontrollable movements and changes to your thinking, behavior and personality.
317
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
318
IDDM
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1)
319
MI
myocardial infarction
A heart attack
320
MS
multiple sclerosis
A chronic disease of the central nervous system that can affect the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves.
It's thought to be an autoimmune disorder, where the body attacks itself and damages the insulating covers of nerve cells.
321
NIDDM
non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2)
322
OA
osteoarthritis
323
OBS
organic brain syndrome
Refers to any syndrome or disorder of mental function whose cause is alleged to be known as organic rather than purely of the mind.
The symptoms, which include agitation, confusion, disorientation, anxiety, and hallucinations
324
PD
Parkinson's disease
325
PSP
progressive supranuclear palsy
A neurodegenerative disease involving the gradual deterioration and death of specific volumes of the brain.
Can cause problems with balance, movement, vision, speech and swallowing.
326
PVD
peripheral vascular disease
A chronic disorder that causes blood vessels outside of the heart to narrow, block, or spasm, restricting blood flow to organs like the brain and legs.
327
RA
rheumatoid arthritis
328
SAH
subarachnoid hemorrhage
Bulging blood vessel that bursts in the brain (aneurysm). It may lead to permanent brain
329
SCI
spinal cord injury
330
TB
tuberculosis
331
TBI
traumatic brain injury
332
THI
traumatic head injury
333
THR
total hip replacement
334
TIA
transient ischemic attack
Also known as a "mini stroke", is a brief episode of neurological dysfunction caused by a temporary disruption in blood supply to the brain.
335
TKR
total knee replacement
336
TSR
total shoulder replacement
