CV Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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Cardiovascular Medical Abbreviations

BP: Refers to blood pressure, a critical measurement of force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.
bpm: Indicates beats per minute, a measurement of heart rate and vital to assess cardiovascular health.
CABG: Stands for coronary artery bypass graft, a surgical procedure used to improve blood flow to the heart.
CAD: Represents coronary artery disease, a condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries.
CHF: Denotes congestive heart failure, a syndrome where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
CV: An abbreviation for cardiovascular, relating to the heart and blood vessels and their disorders.
ECG/EKG: Refers to electrocardiogram, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart over a period.
HTN: Stands for hypertension, a condition of persistently elevated blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease.
ICD: Represents an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, a device implanted in patients at risk of life-threatening arrhythmias.
LAD: Refers to left anterior descending, a major artery supplying blood to the heart; often involved in coronary artery disease.
MI: Stands for myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, resulting from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart.
mmHg: Represents millimeters of mercury, a unit of measurement commonly used to measure blood pressure.
MUGA: Refers to multigated acquisition scan, a nuclear medicine test that evaluates heart function and blood flow.
PAD: Stands for peripheral artery disease, a common circulatory problem where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs.
PET: Refers to positron emission tomography, an imaging test that helps reveal how tissues and organs are functioning.
PTCA: Denotes percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, a non-surgical technique used to treat narrowing of the coronary arteries.
PVCs: Stands for premature ventricular contractions, extra heartbeats that disrupt the normal rhythm, possibly signaling underlying heart issues.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on cardiovascular medical abbreviations. Each card presents a common abbreviation, along with its definition, to help you enhance your medical vocabulary. Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare field!