Abbreviations for Cardiovascular System Exam Solution Manual Already Passed
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Abbreviations for Cardiovascular System Exam Solution Manual Already Passed
AF, A-fib - Answers atrial fibrillation - an irregular, often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow
ASHD - Answers arteriosclerotic heart disease - is a thickening and hardening of the walls of the corona...
Abbreviations for Cardiovascular System Exam Solution Manual Already Passed
AF, A-fib - Answers atrial fibrillation - an irregular, often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor
blood flow
ASHD - Answers arteriosclerotic heart disease - is a thickening and hardening of the walls of the
coronary arteries
AV, A-V - Answers atrioventricular - Pertaining to the atria (the upper chambers of the heart) and the
ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart).
BP - Answers blood pressure
bpm - Answers beats per minute
CABG - Answers coronary artery bypass graft - Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a type of
surgery that improves blood flow to the heart
CAD - Answers coronary artery disease - also called coronary heart disease, or simply, heart disease is a
result of plaque buildup in your coronary arteries which blocks blood flow
CCU - Answers coronary care unit
CHF - Answers congestive heart failure - heart's function as a pump is inadequate to meet the body's
needs; many disease processes can impair the pumping efficiency of the heart
CP - Answers chest pain
CPR - Answers cardiopulmonary resuscitation - a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies
CV - Answers cardiovascular -Relating to the circulatory system, which comprises the heart and blood
vessels and carries nutrients and oxygen to the tissues of the body and removes carbon dioxide and
other wastes from them
DVT - Answers deep vein thrombosis -occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the
deep veins in your body
ECG, EKG - Answers electrocardiogram
ECHO - Answers echocardiogram - is a sonogram of the heart; uses sound waves to produce images of
your heart
HF - Answers heart failure - heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should
HTN - Answers hypertension (high blood pressure)
ICU - Answers intensive care unit
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