Chapter 5- Heart Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
AED
A
Automated external defibrillator
2
Q
AF
A
Atrial Fibrillation
3
Q
AMI
A
Acute myocardial infarction
4
Q
AS
A
arteriosclerosis
5
Q
ASD
A
Atrial septal defect
6
Q
ASHD
A
Arteriosclerotic heart disease
7
Q
AV,A-V
A
atrioventricular
8
Q
BBB
A
Bundle branch block (L for left; R for right)
9
Q
BP
A
Blood pressure
10
Q
bpm
A
Beats per minute
11
Q
CABG
A
Coronary artery bypass graft
12
Q
CAD
A
Coronary artery disease
13
Q
cath
A
catheterization
14
Q
CC
A
Cardiac catheterization, chief complaint
15
Q
CCU
A
Coronary care unit
16
Q
CHF
A
Congestive heart failure
17
Q
CoA
A
Coarctation of the aorta
18
Q
CP
A
Chest pain
19
Q
CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary resusciatation