Abbreviations Chapter 9 Flashcards
1
Q
SOB
A
shortness of breath
2
Q
PE
A
pulmonary embolism - obstruction of a blood vessel in the lung
3
Q
MS
A
mitral stenosis
4
Q
MI
A
myocardial infarction
5
Q
IV
A
intravenous
6
Q
HTN
A
hypertension- high blood pressure; silent killer
7
Q
Hgb
A
hemoglobin
8
Q
FHS
A
fetal heart sound
9
Q
ECG
A
electrocardiogram
10
Q
CV
A
cardiovascular
11
Q
CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
12
Q
CO
A
cardiac output
13
Q
CHF
A
congestive heart failure
14
Q
CHD
A
coronary heart disease
15
Q
CCU
A
coronary care unit
