ABCP American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
ABG arterial blood gases
ACLS advanced cardiac life support
ACT activated clotting time
alb albumin
A-line arterial line
AMI acute myocardial infarction
AmSECT American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology
ANS automatic nervous system
ARDS acute respiratory distress syndrome
ASA aspirin
B/P blood pressure
bilateral both sides
bld blood
BLS basic life support
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bpm beats per minute
BQ blood flow
BSA body surface area in m^2
BUN blood, urea, nitrogen levels
c with
c/o complains of
CABG coronary artery bypass graft
CAD coronary artery disease
CAT computerized axial tomography
cath catheter
CBC complete blood count
cc cubic centimeters
CCP Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionist
CCU coronary/critical care unit
CHD coronary heart disease
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