Transcription 8/11/2025, 11:46:17 AM
What does the abbreviation 'ECHO' stand for in cardiology?
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• Abbreviations and Terms in Cardiology and Medical Records 1. ECG, EKG: Electrocadiogram 2. AV: Atrioventricular 3. SL: Semilunar, Sublingual 4. O2: Oxygen 5. CO2: Carbon Dioxide 6. SA: Sinusoidal 7. ECHO: Echocardiograph 8. RA: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Right Arm 9. LA: Left Arm 10. LL: Left Leg 11. RL: Right Leg 12. aV: Augmented Voltage 13. UV: Ultraviolet 14. EHR: Electronic Health Record 15. ICS: Intercostal Space 16. PACs: Premature Atrial Contractions 17. PVCs: Premature Ventricular Contractions 18. V-tach: Ventricular Tachycardia 19. V-fib: Ventricular Fibrillation 20. ICD: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, International Classification of Diseases --- The list includes common abbreviations used in cardiology and medical documentation. Some abbreviations had spelling or contextual errors, which have been corrected for clarity and accuracy.
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