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ABBREVATION

EKG -Elektrokardiogramm
is a transthoracic interpretation of the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time, as detected by electrodes attached to the outer surface of the skin and recorded by a device external to the body.An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.

CV - cardiovascular

Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the peripheral tissues of the body. it is responsible for the red color of red blood cells.

HR- Heart rate

Heart rate is the number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm). Heart rate can vary as the body's need to absorb oxygen and excrete carbon dioxide changes, such as during exercise or sleep.

An arterial blood gas (ABG) is a blood test that is performed using blood from an artery.

PE- Pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of its branches by a substance that has travelled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream (embolism).

pt: patient
is any recipient of health care services. The patient is most often ill or injured and in need of treatment by a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, veterinarian, or other health care provider.

Penicillin (sometimes abbreviated PCN or pen) is a group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium fungi.

O2- Oxigen
Oxygen is the element with atomic number 8 and represented by the symbol name of O. it comes from the Greek roots (oxys) (acid, literally "sharp", referring to the sour taste of acid) and- (-gene) (producer, literally begetter), because at the time of naming, it is wrong to think that all the oxygen required acid in their composition.

HTN - hypertension
is a common condition in the United States. High blood pressure is termed a silent killer because it usually does not have symptoms but can cause significant cardiovascular and organ damage. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get tested. High blood pressure can be controlled with lifestyle changes and medications. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to life threatening medical conditions.

ACRONYM

MRI ( magnetic resonance imaging )

is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to visualize detailed internal structures. MRI makes use of the property of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to image nuclei of atoms inside the body. An MRI machine uses a powerful magnetic field to align the magnetization of some atomic nuclei in the body, and radio frequency fields to systematically alter the alignment of this magnetization

MOB (Medical Office Building)

The medical office building offers comprehensive and convenient medical, diagnostic and treatment services in one location. It houses medical practices along with laboratory, vascular, cardiology and imaging services.

NLM - National Library of Medicine

The NLM is part of the National Institutes of Health and is the largest biomedical library in the world

CHF ( congestive heart failure )

is generally defined as the inability of the heart to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the needs of the body. Heart failure can cause a number of symptoms including shortness of breath, leg swelling, and exercise intolerance. The condition is diagnosed with echocardiography and blood tests. Treatment commonly consists of lifestyle measures (such as smoking cessation, light exercise including breathing protocols, decreased salt intake and other dietary changes) and medications

CHF ( congestive heart failure )

A non-profit organization that works with health care practitioners and institutions, regulatory agencies, professional organizations, and the pharmaceutical industry to provide education about adverse drug events and their prevention.

A part of the American Hospital Association that engages in educational and research activities to improve the management of hospital and health services.

P&T - Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Pharmacy and Therapeutics is a committee at a hospital or an insurance plan that meets to decide which drugs will appear on that entity's drug formulary.

The American Heart Association (AHA) is a nonprofit organization in the United States that fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."

A New York State program to enhance medical services in under-served areas. AHEC links under-served communities with the State University of New Yorks health sciences schools and private academic institutions to decentralize health professional education through community-based training sites.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is a United States federal statute signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. The law (along with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 is the principal health care reform legislation of the 111th United States Congress. PPACA reforms certain aspects of the private health insurance industry and public health insurance programs, increases insurance coverage of pre-existing conditions, expands access to insurance to over 30 million Americans, and increases projected national medical spending while lowering projected Medicare spending