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A Few Cardiovascular Abbreviations

Posted 05-02-2008 at 04:23 PM by Miami_NightNurse
PTCA: Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty

PTCRA: Percutaneous transluminal coronary rotational
atherectomy (a cutting ballon)

AVR: Aortic Valve Replacement or Repair

MVR: Mitral Valve Replacement or Repair

CABG: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

TEE: TransEsophageal Echocardiogram

CEA: Carotid Endarectomy

FemPop: Femoral Popliteal Bypass...

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