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2. Major adverse cardiovascular events - Wikipedia

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   Major adverse cardiovascular events. Major adverse cardiovascular events ( MACE, or major adverse cardiac events) is a composite endpoint frequently used in cardiovascular research. [1] [2] Despite widespread use of the term in clinical trials, the definitions of MACE can differ, which makes comparison of similar studies difficult.

3. Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP): Purpose, Procedure, Risks ...

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   2 min read. An intra-aortic balloon pump, or IABP, is a long, skinny balloon that controls the flow of blood through your largest blood vessel, the aorta. The device gets smaller when your heart ...

4. Understanding Mean Arterial Pressure - Healthline

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   In general, most people need a MAP of at least 60 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) or greater to ensure enough blood flow to vital organs, such as the heart, brain, and kidneys. Doctors usually ...

5. JVD: What Is Jugular Vein Distention and How Is It Assessed?

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   JVD is a sign of increased central venous pressure (CVP). That’s a measurement of the pressure inside the vena cava. CVP indicates how much blood is flowing back into your heart and how well ...

6. Critical Care Air Transport Team - Wikipedia

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   The CCATT team consists of a physician specializing in an area such as critical care, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, surgery, etc., along with a critical care nurse and a respiratory therapist. [6] The CCATT, with special medical equipment, can turn almost any airframe into a flying intensive care unit within minutes.

7. SSS: Symptoms and Treatment for Sick Sinus Syndrome - WebMD

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   4 min read. Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) is a condition that gives you an abnormal heartbeat. It happens when your heart's natural pacemaker, the sinus node, no longer functions correctly. This ...

8. AFib With Rapid Ventricular Response (RVR) - WebMD

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   3 min read. Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response is a fancy name for an irregular heartbeat. When your heart 's electrical signals aren't working right, it can lead to a heartbeat ...

9. List of medical abbreviations: M - Wikipedia

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   medical representative. mental retardation. mitral regurgitation. modified release (compare time release technology (medicine) ) menstrual regulation (unsafe abortion) MRA. magnetic resonance angiography. MRCP. magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography.