List of words and initials we all use

[Mrsbeevintage]

Is there a dictionary of the words we all use i have no idea what the acronyms and words people are using in their post mean ...could do with a lesson or at least a list

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

I made a couple up:-

YAT - yet another tablet

DM - dolly mixture - the array of tablets most of us take

And genuine ones:-

CVD - cardio vascular disease

CAGB - coronary artery graft bypass

PAD - peripheral arterial disease

I will let other add more as my dinner is ready!

[Mrsbeevintage Heart Star in reply to MichaelJH]

Lol cheers ..my dinner just got in the way too

[SteveyK]

Yes the acronyms leave me only skim reading postings. Cannot be bothered or don't want to depress myself researching their meaning and gaining more information on what else can go wrong after my own event.

[skid112 Heart Star]

CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation

ICD - Implantable cardioverter defibrillator

MI - myocardial infarction

ACE Inhibitors - Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

AF - Atrial Fibrillation

PTCA - Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty

ECG - Electrocardiogram

LDL - Low-Density Lipoprotein

HDL - High-Density Lipoprotein

[IanGordon]

And from my world:

CCB Calcium Channel Blocker

AS Aortic Stenosis

AVR Aortic Valve Replacement

CAD Coronary Artery Disease

TOE Trans Oesophageal Echocardiogram

I think we all develope a personal dictionary of acronyms to help us unravel and understand what is happening to us. Not easy I know but means you do develop a personal vocabulary that may help you with your interactions with the health professionals we depend on. Hang on in there - if you are uncomfortable with bombardment of new words and abbreviation then just ask. A full list would be overwhelming and unhelpful. In my experience, taking an interest in your condition usually gets a positive and helpful response. Good luck!

[stevejb1810]

Great idea. You can always Google them - I’ve had to resort to doing that on occasion. We could always adopt the right way to do things , which is to actually use the words in full first time and then the acronym later eg coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), but that does get a bit tedious after a while.

[Kristin1812 Heart Star]

Why don’t we just stop using abbreviations?

[andrew4322]

Also some from my world...

CHD - congenital heart defect (or disease, I prefer defect)

ACHD - Adult congenital heart defect

also seen GUCH - Grown up with congenital heart defect (confusing)

ToF - Tetralogy of Fallot

OHS - Open Heart Surgery

PVR - Pulmonary Valve Replacement/repair

[Mrsbeevintage Heart Star]

Thanks ...i might have to write them all down 😲