MT LESSON #2
ID = Intradermal
Dr = dram (1/8 oz. fluid)
Gr = grain
M = minim
Ss = semesis
CV = Cardiovascular
AP = Angina pectoris (pain)
ECG = Electrocardiogram
CHF = Congestive heart failure
CCU= Coronary Care Unit
MI = Myocardial Infarction
CPR = CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
MVP = Mitral Valve ProlapseOne of the more common heart valve conditions. Valve functions improperly.
DAMAGE TO THE HEART, ESPECIALLY THE VALVES AS A
RESULT OF RHEUMATIC FEVER. MAY HAVE INFLAMMATION OF
THE MYOCARDIUM.
RHD = Rheumatic Heart Disease
AV = AtrioventricularOf or related to the atria and the ventricles.
SA = Sinoatrial (node)
In the upper part of the right atrium, Is a bundle of neurons known as the heart’s natural pacemaker.
ASHD = Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
ASD = Atrial Septal defect
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A hole between the atria, if not fixed blood will go into the right atria, enlarging the right side of the heart.
CAD = Coronary Artery Disease
Fatty deposits in the arteries, thus narrowing the arteries.
PFO – Patent foramen ovale
This is a congenital heart defecting caused from the foramen ovale not closing shortly after birth.