abbrevations in the PM world

I am new to the PM site, just 12 days since install.
I read a post this morning that had so many abbrevations that I couldn't understand it.

For example:
EP
AF
PVC, which I don't think is poly vinyl chloride
INR
TACHY
BRADY
POTS
SVT'
CIVU
NCS
EF, just to name a few

Would it be possible to get an abbreviation list/definitions maybe in the 'Information" section under FAQs or maybe its seperate tab?

It would be helpful if the abbreviations would have a short definition and maybe a link to webmd for further information.

Thanks, Charlie

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Abbreviations

by ela-girl - 2008-05-28 05:05:00

EP = electrophysiologist (type of cardiologist)
AF = atrial fibrillation
PVC = premature ventricular contraction
PAC = premature atrial contraction
TACHY = tachycardia (fast heartrate)
BRADY = bradycardia (slow heartrate)
SVT = supraventricular tachycardia
NCS = neurocardiogenic syncope
EF = ejection fraction
POTS = postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
PM = pacemaker
PMT = pacemaker mediated tachycardia

We are going to have an abbreviation list added to the club this year, so in the meantime, keep asking!

ela-girl

Some more that came to mind...

by ela-girl - 2008-05-28 05:05:52

BP = blood pressure
VVS = vasovagal syncope
HB = heart block
SSS = sick syndrome
VT = ventricular tachycardia
SCD = sudden cardiac death
BBB= bundle branch block
BPM = beats per minute
CHF = congestive heart failure
AV = atrioventricular
SA = sino-atrial

I agree! about making a list!!

by joy1 - 2008-05-28 05:05:59

Really good recommendation Charlie. Present it to the site admin. That's one of those really useful things. I was also thinking, if it were possible of making a sub sorting by age so that people, especially the youngsters can identify themselves to each other easier. Like all of us they have unique issues which are age specific and would benefit by having their own lingo to talk about things among themselves...and then there are always us oldsters.

I hope everyone is having a good day and if not I'll pray it for you!

Joy

One more abbreviation...

by CanadianKirk2 - 2008-05-28 08:05:25

The abbreviation that confused me when I first came to this site was SOB. Took me the longest while to figure out what it stood for...in relation to pacemakers, that is.

SOB = shortness of breath

CanadianKirk

PM abbreviation

by harley63 - 2008-05-28 10:05:02

even with 16 yrs of nursing under my belt I had to think about what "PM" was being used for! PM for pacemaker, I laughed..

Charlie, welcome to the site! Hope that you have a speedy recovery.

Harley63

Abbreviations

by richan - 2008-05-31 07:05:06

Hi ccmoore,
I don't have anything to add. I'm glad you asked the question and I greatly appreciate the information and humor!!!
Richan

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