ABBREVIATIONS
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5′-NT |
5′-nucleotidase |
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6-MP |
6-mercaptopurine |
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AAA |
abdominal aortic aneurysm |
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AAD |
antiarrhythmic drug |
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Ab |
antibody |
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ABE |
acute bacterial endocarditis |
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ABG |
arterial blood gas |
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abnl |
abnormal |
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ABPA |
allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis |
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abx |
antibiotics |
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AC |
assist control |
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ACE |
angiotensin converting enzyme |
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ACEI |
ACE inhibitor |
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ACI |
anemia of chronic inflammation |
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ACL |
anticardiolipin antibody |
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ACLS |
advanced cardiac life support |
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ACS |
acute coronary syndrome |
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ACTH |
adrenocorticotrophic hormone |
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ACV |
acyclovir |
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ADA |
adenosine deaminase |
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ADH |
antidiuretic hormone |
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ADL |
activities of daily living |
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AF |
atrial fibrillation |
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AFB |
acid-fast bacilli |
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AFL |
atrial flutter |
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AFP |
ɑ-fetoprotein |
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AFTP |
ascites fluid total protein |
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AG |
aminoglycoside |
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anion gap |
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Ag |
antigen |
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AGN |
acute glomerulonephritis |
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AI |
aortic insufficiency |
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AIDS |
acquired immunodefic. synd. |
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AIH |
autoimmune hepatitis |
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AIHA |
autoimmune hemolytic anemia |
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AIN |
acute interstitial nephritis |
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AIP |
acute interstitial pneumonia |
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AKI |
acute kidney injury |
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ALF |
acute liver failure |
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ALL |
acute lymphoblastic leukemia |
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ALS |
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
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ALT |
alanine aminotransferase |
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AMA |
anti-mitochondrial antibody |
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AMI |
anterior myocardial infarction |
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AML |
acute myelogenous leukemia |
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amy |
amylase |
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ANA |
antinuclear antibody |
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ANCA |
antineutrophilic cytoplasmic Ab |
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AoD |
aortic dissection |
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AoV |
aortic valve |
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APC |
activated protein C |
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APL |
acute promyelocytic leukemia |
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APLA |
antiphospholipid Ab |
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APS |
antiphospholipid Ab synd. |
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ARB |
angiotensin receptor blocker |
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ARDS |
acute resp distress synd. |
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ARV |
antiretroviral |
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ARVC |
arrhythmogenic RV CMP |
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AS |
aortic stenosis |
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ASA |
aspirin |
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ASD |
atrial septal defect |
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AST |
aspartate aminotransferase |
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asx |
asymptomatic |
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AT |
atrial tachycardia |
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ATII |
angiotensin II |
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ATIII |
antithrombin III |
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ATN |
acute tubular necrosis |
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ATRA |
all-trans-retinoic acid |
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AV |
atrioventricular |
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AVA |
aortic valve area |
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AVB |
atrioventricular block |
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AVNRT |
AV nodal reentrant tachycardia |
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AVR |
aortic valve replacement |
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AVRT |
AV reciprocating tachycardia |
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a/w |
associated with |
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AZA |
azathioprine |
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Aϕ |
alkaline phosphatase |
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b/c |
because |
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BAL |
bronchoalveolar lavage |
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βB |
beta-blocker |
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BBB |
bundle branch block |
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BCx |
blood culture |
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BD |
bile duct |
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BDZ |
benzodiazepines |
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bili. |
bilirubin |
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BIPAP |
bilevel positive airway pressure |
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BIV |
biventricular |
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BM |
bone marrow |
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bowel movement |
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BMD |
bone mineral density |
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BMI |
body mass index |
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BMS |
bare metal stent |
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BNP |
B-type natriuretic peptide |
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BOOP |
bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia |
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BP |
blood pressure |
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BPH |
benign prostatic hypertrophy |
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BRBPR |
bright red blood per rectum |
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BS |
breath sounds |
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BT |
bleeding time |
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BUN |
blood urea nitrogen |
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bx |
biopsy |
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BYCE |
buffered charcoal yeast extract |
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C′ |
complement |
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c/s |
consult |
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c/w |
compared with |
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consistent with |
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CABG |
coronary artery bypass grafting |
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CAD |
coronary artery disease |
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CAH |
congenital adrenal hyperplasia |
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CALLA |
common ALL antigen |
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CAPD |
chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis |
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CBC |
complete blood count |
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CBD |
common bile duct |
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CCB |
calcium channel blocker |
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CCl4 |
carbon tetrachloride |
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CCP |
cyclic citrullinated peptide |
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CCS |
Canadian Cardiovascular Society |
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CCY |
cholecystectomy |
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CD |
Crohn’s disease |
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CEA |
carcinoembryonic antigen |
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carotid endarterectomy |
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ceph. |
cephalosporin |
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CF |
cystic fibrosis |
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Cftx |
ceftriaxone |
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CFU |
colony forming units |
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CHB |
complete heart block |
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CHD |
congenital heart disease |
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CHF |
congestive heart failure |
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CI |
cardiac index |
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CIAKI |
contrast-induced AKI |
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CIDP |
chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy |
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CJD |
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease |
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CK |
creatine kinase |
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CKD |
chronic kidney disease |
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CLL |
chronic lymphocytic leukemia |
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CMC |
carpometacarpal (joint) |
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CML |
chronic myelogenous leukemia |
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CMML |
chronic myelomonocytic leukemia |
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CMP |
cardiomyopathy |
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CMV |
cytomegalovirus |
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CN |
cranial nerve |
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CO |
carbon monoxide |
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cardiac output |
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COP |
cryptogenic organizing PNA |
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COPD |
chronic obstructive pulm dis. |
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COX |
cyclo-oxygenase |
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CP |
chest pain |
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CPAP |
continuous positive airway pressure |
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CPP |
cerebral perfusion pressure |
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CPPD |
calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate |
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Cr |
creatinine |
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CrAg |
cryptococcal antigen |
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CRC |
colorectal cancer |
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CrCl |
creatinine clearance |
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CRP |
C-reactive protein |
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CRT |
cardiac resynchronization therapy |
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CsA |
cyclosporine A |
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CSF |
cerebrospinal fluid |
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CSM |
carotid sinus massage |
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CT |
computed tomogram |
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CTA |
CT angiogram |
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CTD |
connective tissue disease |
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CV |
cardiovascular |
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CVA |
cerebrovascular accident |
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CVD |
cerebrovascular disease |
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collagen vascular disease |
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CVID |
common variable immunodefic. |
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CVP |
central venous pressure |
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CVVH |
continuous veno-venous hemofiltration |
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CW |
chest wall |
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cx |
culture |
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CXR |
chest radiograph |
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CYC |
cyclophosphamide |
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d |
day |
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D |
death |
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∆MS |
change in mental status |
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DA |
dopamine |
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DAD |
diffuse alveolar damage |
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DAH |
diffuse alveolar hemorrhage |
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DAT |
direct antiglobulin test |
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DBP |
diastolic blood pressure |
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d/c |
discharge |
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discontinue |
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DCIS |
ductal carcinoma in situ |
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DCMP |
dilated cardiomyopathy |
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Ddx |
differential diagnosis |
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DES |
drug-eluting stent |
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DFA |
direct fluorescent antigen detection |
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DI |
diabetes insipidus |
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DIC |
disseminated intravascular coagulation |
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diff. |
differential |
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DIP |
desquamative interstitial pneumonitis |
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distal interphalangeal (joint) |
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DKA |
diabetic ketoacidosis |
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DLCO |
diffusion capacity of the lung |
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DLE |
drug induced lupus |
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DM |
dermatomyositis |
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diabetes mellitus |
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DMARD |
disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug |
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DOE |
dyspnea on exertion |
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DRE |
digital rectal exam |
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DRESS |
drug reaction w/ eosinophilia & systemic symptoms |
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DSE |
dobutamine stress echo |
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DST |
dexamethasone suppression test |
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DTRs |
deep tendon reflexes |
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DU |
duodenal ulcer |
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DVT |
deep vein thrombosis |
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dx |
diagnosis |
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EAD |
extreme axis deviation |
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EAV |
effective arterial volume |
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EBV |
Epstein-Barr virus |
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ECG |
electrocardiogram |
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ECMO |
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation |
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ED |
emergency department |
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EDP |
end-diastolic pressure |
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EDV |
end-diastolic volume |
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EEG |
electroencephalogram |
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EF |
ejection fraction |
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EGD |
esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
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EGFR |
epidermal growth factor receptor |
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EGPA |
eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis |
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EI |
entry inhibitor |
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EIA |
enzyme-linked immunoassay |
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ELISA |
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
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EM |
electron microscopy |
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EMB |
ethambutol |
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ENT |
ears, nose, & throat |
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EOM |
extraocular movement/muscles |
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EP |
electrophysiology |
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Epo |
erythropoietin |
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EPS |
electrophysiology study |
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ERCP |
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
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ERV |
expiratory reserve volume |
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ESP |
end-systolic pressure |
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ESR |
erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
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ESRD |
end-stage renal disease |
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ESV |
end-systolic volume |
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ET |
endotracheal tube |
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essential thrombocythemia |
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EtOH |
alcohol |
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ETT |
endotracheal tube |
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exercise tolerance test |
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EUS |
endoscopic ultrasound |
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EVAR |
endovascular aneurysm repair |
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FDP |
fibrin degradation product |
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FEV1 |
forced expir. vol in 1 sec |
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FFP |
fresh frozen plasma |
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FHx |
family history |
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FI |
fusion inhibitor |
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FMD |
fibromuscular dysplasia |
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FMF |
familial Mediterranean fever |
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FNA |
fine needle aspiration |
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FOB |
fecal occult blood |
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FOBT |
fecal occult blood testing |
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FQ |
fluoroquinolone |
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FRC |
functional residual capacity |
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FSGS |
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis |
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FSH |
follicle stimulating hormone |
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FTI |
free thyroxine index |
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FUO |
fever of unknown origin |
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f/up |
follow-up |
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FVC |
forced vital capacity |
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G6PD |
glc-6-phosphate dehydrogenase |
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GB |
gallbladder |
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GBM |
glomerular basement membrane |
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GBS |
Guillain-Barré syndrome |
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GCA |
giant cell arteritis |
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GCS |
Glasgow coma scale |
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G-CSF |
granulocyte colony stimulating factor |
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GE |
gastroesophageal |
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gen. |
generation |
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GERD |
gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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GFR |
glomerular filtration rate |
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GGT |
γ-glutamyl transpeptidase |
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GH |
growth hormone |
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GIB |
gastrointestinal bleed |
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GIST |
gastrointestinal stromal tumor |
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glc |
glucose |
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GMCSF |
granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor |
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GN |
glomerulonephritis |
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GNR |
gram-negative rods |
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GnRH |
gonadotropin-releasing hormone |
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GPA |
granulomatosis w/ polyangiitis |
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GPC |
gram-positive cocci |
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GPI |
glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor |
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GRA |
glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism |
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GU |
gastric ulcer |
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GVHD |
graft-versus-host disease |
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h |
hour |
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H2RA |
H2-receptor antagonist |
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HA |
headache |
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HACA |
human antichimeric antibody |
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HAV |
hepatitis A virus |
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Hb |
hemoglobin |
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HBIG |
hepatitis B immunoglobulin |
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HBV |
hepatitis B virus |
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HCC |
hepatocellular carcinoma |
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HCMP |
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy |
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Hct |
hematocrit |
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HCV |
hepatitis C virus |
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HCW |
health care worker |
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HD |
hemodialysis |
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HDL |
high-density lipoprotein |
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HDV |
hepatitis Δ virus |
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HELLP |
hemolysis, abnl LFTs, low plts |
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HEV |
hepatitis E virus |
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HF |
heart failure |
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HGPRT |
hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase |
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HHS |
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state |
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HIT |
heparin-induced thrombocytopenia |
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HK |
hypokinesis |
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HL |
Hodgkin lymphoma |
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h/o |
history of |
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HOB |
head of bed |
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HoTN |
hypotension |
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hpf |
high power field |
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HPT |
hyperparathyroidism |
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HR |
heart rate |
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HRT |
hormone replacement therapy |
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HS |
hereditary spherocytosis |
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HSCT |
hematopoietic stem cell transplantation |
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HSM |
hepatosplenomegaly |
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HSP |
Henoch-Schönlein purpura |
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HSV |
herpes simplex virus |
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HTN |
hypertension |
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HUS |
hemolytic uremic syndrome |
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hx |
history |
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I&D |
incision & drainage |
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IABP |
intra-aortic balloon pump |
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IBD |
inflammatory bowel disease |
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IBS |
irritable bowel syndrome |
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IC |
inspiratory capacity |
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ICa |
ionized calcium |
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ICD |
implantable cardiac defibrillator |
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ICH |
intracranial hemorrhage |
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ICP |
intracranial pressure |
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ICU |
intensive care unit |
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IE |
infective endocarditis |
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IGF |
insulin-like growth factor |
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IGRA |
interferon-g release assay |
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II |
integrase inhibitor |
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IIP |
idiopathic interstitial PNA |
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ILD |
interstitial lung disease |
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IMI |
inferior myocardial infarction |
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infxn |
infection |
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inh |
inhaled |
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INH |
isoniazid |
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INR |
international normalized ratio |
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IPAA |
ileal pouch-anal anastomosis |
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IPF |
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis |
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ITP |
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura |
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IVB |
intravenous bolus |
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IVC |
inferior vena cava |
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IVDU |
intravenous drug use(r) |
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IVF |
intravenous fluids |
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IVIg |
intravenous immunoglobulin |
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JVD |
jugular venous distention |
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JVP |
jugular venous pulse |
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KUB |
kidney-ureter-bladder (radiography) |
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KS |
Kaposi’s sarcoma |
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LA |
left atrium |
|
long-acting |
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|
lupus anticoagulant |
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LABA |
long-acting β2-agonist |
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LAD |
left anterior descending coronary artery |
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left axis deviation |
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LAE |
left atrial enlargement |
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LAN |
lymphadenopathy |
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LAP |
left atrial pressure |
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leukocyte alkaline phosphatase |
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LBBB |
left bundle branch block |
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LCA |
left coronary artery |
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LCIS |
lobular carcinoma in situ |
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LCx |
left circumflex cor. art. |
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LDH |
lactate dehydrogenase |
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LDL |
low-density lipoprotein |
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LE |
lower extremity |
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LES |
lower esophageal sphincter |
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LFTs |
liver function tests |
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LGIB |
lower gastrointestinal bleed |
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LH |
luteinizing hormone |
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LLQ |
left lower quadrant |
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LM |
left main coronary artery |
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LMWH |
low-molecular-weight heparin |
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LN |
lymph node |
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LOC |
loss of consciousness |
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LOS |
length of stay |
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LP |
lumbar puncture |
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lpf |
low power field |
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LR |
lactated Ringer’s |
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LQTS |
long QT syndrome |
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LUSB |
left upper sternal border |
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LV |
left ventricle |
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LVAD |
LV assist device |
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LVEDP |
LV end-diastolic pressure |
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LVEDV |
LV end-diastolic volume |
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LVH |
left ventricular hypertrophy |
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LVOT |
left ventricular outflow tract |
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LVSD |
LV systolic dimension |
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mAb |
monoclonal antibody |
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MAC |
mitral annular calcification |
|
Mycobacterium avium complex |
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MAHA |
microangiopathic hemolytic anemia |
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MALT |
mucosa-assoc. lymphoid tissue |
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MAO |
monoamine oxidase |
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MAP |
mean arterial pressure |
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MAT |
multifocal atrial tachycardia |
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MCD |
minimal change disease |
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MCP |
metacarpal phalangeal (joint) |
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MCTD |
mixed connective tissue dis. |
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MCV |
mean corpuscular volume |
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MDI |
metered dose inhaler |
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MDMA |
3,4-methylenedioxymetham-phetamine (Ecstasy) |
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MDR |
multidrug resistant |
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MDS |
myelodysplastic syndrome |
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MEN |
multiple endocrine neoplasia |
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MG |
myasthenia gravis |
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MGUS |
monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance |
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MI |
myocardial infarction |
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min |
minute |
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min. |
minimal |
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MM |
multiple myeloma |
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MMEFR |
max. mid-expir. flow rate |
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MMF |
mycophenolate mofetil |
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MN |
membranous nephropathy |
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MNZ |
metronidazole |
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mod. |
moderate |
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MODS |
multiple organ dysfxn synd. |
|
mo |
month |
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MPA |
microscopic polyangiitis |
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MPN |
myeloproliferative neoplasm |
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MPGN |
membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis |
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MR |
magnetic resonance |
|
mitral regurgitation |
|
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MRA |
magnetic resonance angiography |
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MRCP |
MR cholangio-pancreatography |
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MRI |
magnetic resonance imaging |
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MRSA |
methicillin-resistant S. aureus |
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MS |
mitral stenosis |
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MTb |
Mycobacterium tuberculosis |
|
MTP |
metatarsal phalangeal (joint) |
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MTX |
methotrexate |
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MV |
mitral valve |
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MVA |
mitral valve area |
|
MVP |
mitral valve prolapse |
|
MVR |
mitral valve replacement |
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Mϕ |
macrophage |
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N/V |
nausea and/or vomiting |
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NAC |
N-acetylcysteine |
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NAFLD |
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease |
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NASH |
non-alcoholic steatohepatitis |
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NG |
nasogastric |
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NGT |
nasogastric tube |
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NHL |
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma |
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NIDCM |
non-ischemic dilated CMP |
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NIF |
negative inspiratory force |
|
NJ |
nasojejunal |
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nl |
normal |
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NM |
neuromuscular |
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NMJ |
neuromuscular junction |
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NNRTI |
non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor |
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NNT |
number needed to treat |
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NO |
nitric oxide |
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NPJT |
nonparoxysmal junctional tachycardia |
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NPO |
nothing by mouth |
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NPV |
negative predictive value |
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NS |
normal saline |
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NSAID |
nonsteroidal anti-inflam. drug |
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NSCLC |
non-small cell lung cancer |
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NYHA |
New York Heart Association |
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NPPV |
noninvasive positive pressure ventilation |
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NRTI |
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor |
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NSF |
nephrogenic systemic fibrosis |
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NTG |
nitroglycerin |
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NUD |
nonulcer dyspepsia |
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NVE |
native valve endocarditis |
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O&P |
ova & parasites |
|
OA |
osteoarthritis |
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OCP |
oral contraceptive pill |
|
O/D |
overdose |
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OG |
osmolal gap |
|
OGT |
orogastric tube |
|
OGTT |
oral glucose tolerance test |
|
OI |
opportunistic infection |
|
OM |
obtuse marginal cor. art. |
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OSA |
obstructive sleep apnea |
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OTC |
over-the-counter |
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o/w |
otherwise |
|
PA |
pulmonary artery |
|
PAC |
pulmonary artery catheter |
|
PAD |
peripheral artery disease |
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PAN |
polyarteritis nodosa |
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PASP |
PA systolic pressure |
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PAV |
percutaneous aortic valvuloplasty |
|
pb |
problem |
|
PBC |
primary biliary cirrhosis |
|
PCI |
percutaneous coronary intervention |
|
PCN |
penicillin |
|
PCP |
Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia |
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PCR |
polymerase chain reaction |
|
PCT |
porphyria cutanea tarda |
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PCWP |
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure |
|
PD |
Parkinson’s disease |
|
peritoneal dialysis |
|
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PDA |
patent ductus arteriosus |
|
posterior descending cor. art. |
|
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PE |
pulmonary embolism |
|
PEA |
pulseless electrical activity |
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PEEP |
positive end-expiratory pressure |
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PEF |
peak expiratory flow |
|
PET |
positron emission tomography |
|
PEx |
physical examination |
|
PFO |
patent foramen ovale |
|
PFT |
pulmonary function test |
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PGA |
polyglandular autoimmune syndrome |
|
PHT |
pulmonary hypertension |
|
PI |
protease inhibitor |
|
PID |
pelvic inflammatory disease |
|
PIF |
prolactin inhibitory factor |
|
PIP |
peak inspiratory pressure |
|
proximal interphalangeal (joint) |
|
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PKD |
polycystic kidney disease |
|
PM |
polymyositis |
|
PMF |
primary myelofibrosis |
|
PMHx |
past medical history |
|
PMI |
point of maximal impulse |
|
PML |
progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy |
|
PMN |
polymorphonuclear leukocyte |
|
PMR |
polymyalgia rheumatica |
|
PMV |
percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty |
|
PMVT |
polymorphic ventricular tachycardia |
|
PNA |
pneumonia |
|
PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
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PNH |
paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria |
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PNS |
peripheral nervous system |
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PO |
oral intake |
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POBA |
plain old balloon angioplasty |
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POTS |
postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome |
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PPD |
purified protein derivative |
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PPH |
primary pulmonary HTN |
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PPI |
proton pump inhibitors |
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Pplat |
plateau pressure |
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PPM |
permanent pacemaker |
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PPV |
positive predictive value |
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Ppx |
prophylaxis |
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PR |
PR segment on ECG |
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pulmonary regurgitation |
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PRBCs |
packed red blood cells |
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PRL |
prolactin |
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PRPP |
phosphoribosyl-I-pyrophosphate |
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PRWP |
poor R wave progression |
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PS |
pressure support |
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pulmonic stenosis |
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PsA |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
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PSA |
prostate specific antigen |
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PSC |
primary sclerosing cholangitis |
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PSGN |
post streptococcal glomerulonephritis |
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PSHx |
past surgical history |
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PSV |
pressure support ventilation |
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Pt |
patient |
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PT |
prothrombin time |
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PTA |
percutaneous transluminal angioplasty |
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PTH |
parathyroid hormone |
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PTH-rP |
PTH-related peptide |
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PTT |
partial thromboplastin time |
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PTU |
propylthiouracil |
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PTX |
pneumothorax |
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PUD |
peptic ulcer disease |
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PUVA |
psoralen + ultraviolet A |
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PV |
polycythemia vera |
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portal vein |
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PVD |
peripheral vascular disease |
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PVE |
prosthetic valve endocarditis |
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PVR |
pulmonary vascular resistance |
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p/w |
present(s) with |
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PZA |
pyrazinamide |
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qac |
before every meal |
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qhs |
every bedtime |
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QoL |
quality of life |
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Qw |
Q wave |
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RA |
refractory anemia |
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rheumatoid arthritis |
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right atrium |
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RAA |
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone |
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RAD |
right axis deviation |
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RAE |
right atrial enlargement |
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RAI |
radioactive iodine |
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RAIU |
radioactive iodine uptake |
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RAS |
renal artery stenosis |
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RAST |
radioallergosorbent test |
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RBBB |
right bundle branch block |
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RBC |
red blood cell |
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RBF |
renal blood flow |
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RBV |
ribavirin |
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RCA |
right coronary artery |
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RCMP |
restrictive cardiomyopathy |
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RCT |
randomized controlled trial |
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RDW |
red cell distribution width |
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RE |
reticuloendothelial |
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RF |
rheumatoid factor |
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risk factor |
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RHD |
rheumatic heart disease |
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r/i |
rule in |
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RI |
reticulocyte index |
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RIBA |
recombinant immunoblot assay |
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RMSF |
Rocky Mountain spotted fever |
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r/o |
rule out |
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ROS |
review of systems |
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RPGN |
rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis |
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RR |
respiratory rate |
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RRT |
renal replacement therapy |
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RT |
radiation therapy |
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RTA |
renal tubular acidosis |
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RTX |
rituximab |
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RUQ |
right upper quadrant |
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RUSB |
right upper sternal border |
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RV |
residual volume |
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right ventricle |
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RVAD |
RV assist device |
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RVH |
right ventricular hypertrophy |
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RVOT |
RV outflow tract |
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RVSP |
RV systolic pressure |
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Rx |
therapy |
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RYGB |
roux-en-Y gastric bypass |
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SA |
sinoatrial |
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SAAG |
serum-ascites albumin gradient |
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SAH |
subarachnoid hemorrhage |
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SAS |
sulfasalazine |
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SBE |
subacute bacterial endocarditis |
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SBO |
small bowel obstruction |
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SBP |
spontaneous bacterial peritonitis |
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systolic blood pressure |
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SBT |
spontaneous breathing trial |
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SC |
subcutaneous |
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SCD |
sudden cardiac death |
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SCID |
severe combined immunodefic. |
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SCLC |
small cell lung cancer |
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s/e |
side effect |
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Se |
sensitivity |
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sec |
second |
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SERM |
selective estrogen receptor modulator |
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sev. |
severe |
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SHBG |
steroid hormone binding globulin |
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SIADH |
synd. of inappropriate ADH |
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SIBO |
small intestine bacterial overgrowth |
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SIEP |
serum immunoelectrophoresis |
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SIMV |
synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation |
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SIRS |
systemic inflammatory response syndrome |
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SJS |
Stevens-Johnson syndrome |
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SLE |
systemic lupus erythematosus |
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SMA |
superior mesenteric artery |
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SMV |
superior mesenteric vein |
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SMX |
sulfamethoxazole |
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SOS |
sinusoidal obstructive synd. |
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s/p |
status post |
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Sp |
specificity |
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SPEP |
serum protein electrophoresis |
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SR |
sinus rhythm |
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s/s |
signs and symptoms |
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SSCY |
Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Yersinia |
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SSRI |
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
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SSS |
sick sinus syndrome |
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ST |
sinus tachycardia |
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STD |
sexually transmitted disease |
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ST-segment depression |
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STE |
ST-segment elevation |
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SV |
stroke volume |
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SVC |
superior vena cava |
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SVR |
systemic vascular resistance |
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SVT |
supraventricular tachycardia |
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sx |
symptom(s) or symptomatic |
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T1D |
type 1 diabetes mellitus |
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T2D |
type 2 diabetes mellitus |
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T3RU |
T3 resin uptake |
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TAA |
thoracic aortic aneurysm |
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TB |
tuberculosis |
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TBG |
thyroid binding globulin |
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TCA |
tricyclic antidepressant |
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TCD |
transcranial Doppler |
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TCN |
tetracycline |
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Tdap |
tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis |
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TdP |
torsades de pointes |
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TdT |
terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase |
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TEE |
transesophageal echo |
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TFTs |
thyroid function tests |
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TG |
triglycerides |
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TGA |
transposition of the great arteries |
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TIA |
transient ischemic attack |
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TIBC |
total iron binding capacity |
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TINU |
tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis |
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TIPS |
transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt |
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TLC |
total lung capacity |
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TMP |
trimethoprim |
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Tn |
troponin |
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TP |
total protein |
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TPMT |
thiopurine methyltransferase |
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TPN |
total parenteral nutrition |
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Tpo |
thrombopoietin |
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TPO |
thyroid peroxidase |
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TR |
tricuspid regurgitation |
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TRALI |
transfusion-related acute lung injury |
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TRH |
thyrotropin releasing hormone |
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TRS |
TIMI risk score |
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TRUS |
transrectal ultrasound |
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TS |
tricuspid stenosis |
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TSH |
thyroid stimulating hormone |
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TSI |
thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin |
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TSS |
toxic shock syndrome |
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transsphenoidal surgery |
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TTE |
transthoracic echo |
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TTKG |
transtubular potassium gradient |
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TTP |
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
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TV |
tricuspid valve |
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Tw |
T wave |
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TWF |
T-wave flattening |
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TWI |
T-wave inversion |
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Tx |
transplant |
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TZD |
thiazolidinediones |
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U/A |
urinalysis |
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U/S |
ultrasound |
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UA |
unstable angina |
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uric acid |
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UAG |
urine anion gap |
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UC |
ulcerative colitis |
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UCx |
urine culture |
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UES |
upper esophageal sphincter |
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UFH |
unfractionated heparin |
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UGIB |
upper gastrointestinal bleed |
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UIP |
usual interstitial pneumonitis |
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ULN |
upper limit of normal |
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UOP |
urine output |
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UPEP |
urine protein electrophoresis |
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UR |
urgent revascularization |
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URI |
upper resp. tract infxn |
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UTI |
urinary tract infection |
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V/Q |
ventilation-perfusion |
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VAD |
ventricular assist device |
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VAP |
ventilator-associated PNA |
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VATS |
video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery |
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VBI |
vertebrobasilar insufficiency |
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VC |
vital capacity |
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VD |
vessel disease |
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VDRL |
venereal disease research laboratory (test for syphilis) |
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VEGF |
vascular endothelial growth factor |
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VF |
ventricular fibrillation |
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VLDL |
very-low-density lipoproteins |
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VOD |
veno-occlusive disease |
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VS |
vital signs |
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VSD |
ventricular septal defect |
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VT |
tidal volume |
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VT |
ventricular tachycardia |
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VTE |
venous thromboembolus |
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vWD |
von Willebrand’s disease |
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vWF |
von Willebrand’s factor |
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VZV |
varicella zoster virus |
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w/ |
with |
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WBC |
white blood cell (count) |
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WCT |
wide-complex tachycardia |
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WHO |
World Health Organization |
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wk |
week |
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WM |
Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia |
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WMA |
wall motion abnormality |
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w/o |
without |
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WPW |
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome |
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w/u |
workup |
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XRT |
radiation therapy |