Cardiovascular Abbreviations Flashcards
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ACE
A
angiotensin-converting enzyme
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AAA
A
abdominal aortic aneurysm
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AF
A
atrial fibrilation
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AS
A
aortic stenosis
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ASD
A
atrial septal defect
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ASHD
A
arteriosclerotic heart disease
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AST
A
angiotensin sensitivity test
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AV
A
atrioventricular; arteriovenous
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BBB
A
bundle-branch block
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BP, B/P
A
blood pressure
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CA
A
cancer; chronological age; cardiac arrest
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CABG
A
coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
A
coronary artery disease
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CC
A
cardiac catheterization
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CCU
A
coronary care unit
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CHD
A
coronary heart disease
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Chol
A
cholesterol
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CK
A
creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme); conductive keratoplasty
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CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CV
A
cardiovascular
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DES
A
drug-eluting stent