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Abbreviations Flashcards

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AAA

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abdominal aortic aneurysm

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AED

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automatic external defibrillator ( external - stops heart outside the body)

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CAD

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coronary artery disease ( can lead to CABG)

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BBB

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bundle branch block

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CABG

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coronary artery bypass graft ( pronounced cabbage)

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AV

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atrioventricular

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cath

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catheterization

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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DVT

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deep vein thrombosis

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ECG

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electrocardiogram/electrocardiography ( also called EKG)

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HTN

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hypertension

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L V AD

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left ventricular assist device ( blood pumps circulates and clears blood in a pouch )

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MI

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myocardial infarction

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11
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VSD

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ventricular septal defect

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Cardiology ch 11 (6 decks)

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