1. MT Lesson #2

2. ID = Intradermal

3. Dr = dram (1/8 oz. fluid)

4. Gr = grain

5. M = minim

6. Ss = semesis

7. CV = Cardiovascular

8. AP = Angina pectoris (pain)

9. ECG = Electrocardiogram

10. CHF = Congestive heart failure

11. CCU= Coronary Care Unit

12. MI = Myocardial Infarction

13. CPR = CardioPulmonary Resuscitation

14. MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse One of the more common heart valve conditions. Valve functions improperly.

15. RHD = Rheumatic Heart Disease
Damage to the heart, especially the valves as a result of rheumatic fever. May have inflammation of the myocardium.

16. Of or related to the atria and the ventricles.
AV = Atrioventricular

17. In the upper part of the right atrium, Is a bundle of neurons known as the heart’s natural pacemaker.
SA = Sinoatrial (node)

18. ASHD = Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease

19. ASD = Atrial Septal defect
A hole between the atria, if not fixed blood will go into the right atria, enlarging the right side of the heart.
ASD = Atrial Septal defect

20. CAD = Coronary Artery Disease
Fatty deposits in the arteries, thus narrowing the arteries.
CAD = Coronary Artery Disease

21. PFO – Patent foramen ovale
This is a congenital heart defecting caused from the foramen ovale not closing shortly after birth.
PFO – Patent foramen ovale