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ablation

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therapeutic destruction of a body part, pathway, or function using surgery, chemicals, electrocautery, or radio frequency

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angioplasty

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endo-vascular procedure that reopens narrowed blood vessels

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apical pulse

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pulse felt or heard over the apex of the heart

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artifact

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signal interference on an ECG caused by patient movement, faulty equipment, or other factors

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blood pressure

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tension exerted by blood against the arterial walls during ventricular contraction and relaxation

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cardiac cycle

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one complete contraction and relaxation cycle of the heart

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cardioversion

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restoration of normal sinus rhythm by chemical or electrical means

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depolarization

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electrical change in cells in which the inside becomes positive in relation to the outside

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diastole

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pariod of cardiac muscle relaxation when blood is filling the chambers of the heart and blood pressure is lowest

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electrocardiogram

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record or tracing of electrical activity of the heart

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electrocardiograph

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instrument used to record an electrocardiogram

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electrocardiography

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process of recording the electrical activity of the heart

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ligation

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application of a band, thread, or wire to tie a blood vessel or other structure in order to constrict or fasten it

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lumen

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space within a vessel or other tubelike structure

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lymph

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clear, colorless, alkaline fluid found within lymph vessels made up of water, protein, salts, urea, fats, and white blood cells

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palpitation

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sensation of rapid or irregular beating of the heart sometimes described as a thudding or fluttering sensation

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perfusion

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circulation of blood, nutrients, and oxygen through tissues and organs

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phagocytosis

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process in which specialized white blood cells engulf and destroy microorganisms, foreign antigens, and cellular debris

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pressure point

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point at which an artery may be compressed to decrease blood flow in the event of hemorrhage

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systemic circulation

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circulation throughout the entire body

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systole

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period during contraction of chambers of the heart when blood pressure is the highest

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systolic pressure

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tension exerted against arterial walls during ventricular contraction and represented by the top number in a blood pressure reading

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troponin

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protein that is released into the blood by damaged heart muscle and, therefore, a highly sensitive and specific indicator of recent myocardial infarction

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aden/o

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gland

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adenoma
tumor of a gland
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angi/o | vas/o
Vessel
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angioedema
swelling of a vessel
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vasorhaphy
suture of a vessel
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aort/o
aorta
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aortostenosis
narrowing or stricture of the aorta
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arteri/o
artery
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arteriosclerosis
hardening of the artery
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ather/o
thick, fatty
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atheroma
thick, fatty tumor
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atri/o
atria
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atrioventricular
pertaining to the atria and ventricles
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cardi/o
heart
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tachycardia
condition of a rapid heart
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electr/o
electric
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electrocardiogram
electrical recording of the heart
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hem/o | hemat/o
blood
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hemolytic
pertaining to destruction of the blood
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hematemesis
vomiting of blood
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lymph/o
lymph
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lymphoma
lymph tumor
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phleb/o | ven/o
vein
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phleborrhexis
rupture of a vein
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venostasis
stopping of a vein (slowed blood flow)
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splen/o
spleen
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splenomegaly
enlargement of the spleen
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thromb/o
thrombus (clot)
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thrombophlebitis
inflammation of a vein in the presence of a clot
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ventricul/o
ventricle
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ventriculostomy
mouthlike opening of the ventricle
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brady-
slow
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bradycardia
condition of a slow heart
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micro-
small
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microcardia
condition of a small heart
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supra-
above
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supraventricular
pertaining to above the ventricles
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tachy-
rapid
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tachycardia
condition of a rapid heart
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-cyte
cell
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thrombocyte
clotting cell ( in regards to platelets)
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-centesis
surgical puncture
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phlebocentesis
surgical puncture of a vein (phlebotomy)
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-edema
swelling
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lymphedema
swelling caused by lymph fluid
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-emia
condition of the blood
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leukemia
a condition of white blood cells (malignancy of the blood)
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-genesis
creating, producing
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hemogenesis
creating or producing blood
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-gram
record
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electrocardiogram
record of heart electricity
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-graphy
process of recording
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angiography
recording of a vessel
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-logist
specialist in the study of
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hematologist
specialist in the study of blood
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-lysis
destruction
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hemolysis
destruction of blood
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-megaly
enlargement
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cardiomegaly
enlargement of the heart
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- ole | - ule
small
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arteriole
small artery
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venule
Small vein
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-pathy
disease
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adenopathy
diseased gland
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-penia
deficiency
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erythrocytopenia
deficiency of red blood cells
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-rrhage
bursting forth
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hemorrhage
bursting forth of blood (severe bleeding)
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-rrhexis
rupture
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pleborrhexis
rupture of a vein
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-rrhaphy
suture, suturing
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vasorrhaphy
suturing of a vessel
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-stenosis
narrowing, stricture
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aortostenosis
narrowing or stricture of the aorta
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anemia
reduction in the mass of circulating red blood cells
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aneurysm
dilation in the wall of a blood vessel due to weakness or a congenital defect
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angina
chest pain or pressure caused by insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle
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arrhythmia
irregular heart rhythm
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arterial occlusion
blockage of blood flow through an artery
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arteriosclerosis
thickening and loss of elasticity and contractility in artery walls
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artherosclerosis
condition in which fatty plaque deposits accumulate on the inner walls of arteries
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bruit
abnormal arterial or venous swishing sound heard on auscultation
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cordiomyopathy
any of several diseases that affects the heart muscle
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crackles
abnormal lung sound heard on auscultation that is produced by air passing over retained airway secretions or the sudden opening of collapsed alveoli
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deep vein thrombosis
blood clot within a vein deep in the legs
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embolus
mass of undissolved solid, liquid, or gaseous matter floating in the blood
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endocarditis
infection or inflammation of the valves and inner lining of the heart
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heart failure
inability of the heart to circulate blood effectively enough to meet the body's needs
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hypertension
condition in which blood pressure is higher than 140/90 on three separate readings that are several weeks apart
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eschemia
temporary reduction in blood supply to a localized area of tissue
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leukemia
malignancy of the blood in which immature blood cells multiply at the expense of other cells
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murmur
blowing or swishing sound in the heart due to turbulent blood flow or back-flow through a leaky valve
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myocardial infarction
loss of living heart muscle as a result of coronary artery occlusion; also called a heart attack
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orthopnea
labored breathing that occurs when lying flat and is relieved by sitting upright
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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
episodic dyspnea a night that occurs repeatedly and without warning
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petechiae
small, purplish, hemorrhagic spots on the skin that appear in patients with platelet deficiencies and in many febrile illnesses
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postphlebitic syndrome
condition sometimes following deep vein thrombosis in which the individual experiences chronic edema and aching
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prehypertension
condition in which systolic blood pressure measures between 120 and 140, diastolic blood pressure measures between 80 and 90 or both
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premature atrial contraction
heartbeat stimulation by a group of irritable cells in the atria other than the SA node
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premature ventricular contraction
heartbeat stimulated by a group of irritable cells in the ventricles
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primary hypertension
hypertension that has no identifiable cause; also called essential hypertension
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pulmonary edema
accumulation of fluid in the interstitium and alveoli of the lungs
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pulmonary embolism
obstruction of a pulmonary artery from an embolus
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rhonchi
low-pitched snoring, squeaking, or gurgling sound heard during auscultation of the lungs and caused by partial airway obstruction from mucus
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secondary hypertension
hypertension caused by an identifiable factor
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shock
syndrome marked by inadequate perfusion and oxygenation of cells, tissues, and organs due to low blood pressure
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venous stasis
sluggish blood flow caused by venous congestion
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varicose vein
enlarged, dilated vein
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acquired immunedeficiency syndrome
late-stage infection with the human immunodeficiency virus
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Hodgkin disease
malignant lymphoma characterized by giant Reed-Sternberg cells
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lymphadenopathy
enlargement and tenderness of lymph nodes due to local or regional infection or tumor growth
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lymphosarcoma
cancer of the lymphatic tissue not related to Hodgkin disease
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mononucleosis
acute infection with the Epstein-barr virus, which causes sore throat, fever, fatigue, and enlarged lymph nodes
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non-Hoodgkin lymphoma
group of malignant tumors of B or T lymphocytes
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AIDS
ACQUIRED IMMUNE DECENCY SYNDROME
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ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
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BP
blood pressure
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CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
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DVT
deep vein thrombosis
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HTN
hypertension
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INR
international normalized ratio
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LA
left atrium
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LV
left ventricle
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MI
myocardial infarction
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PAC
premature atrial contraction
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PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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PTCA
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
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PT
prothrombin time
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PVC
premature ventricular contraction
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RBC
red blood cell
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PTT
partial thromboplastin time
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RA
right atrium
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RV
right ventricle
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WBC
white blood cell
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HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
159
PCP
pneumocystis pneumonia

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