Glossary
Definitions to common cardiology terms
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By Dr. Ian RiddockShifting breast attenuation artifact
Shifting breast attenuation artifact nuclear stress test • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Stage 3 CKD
Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Supplement
Technically a food source, in the eyes of regulators. Little to no regulatory oversight. Often marketed and sold as having "drug-like" properties, however. • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Sweet Spot
The misleading notion that one should treat diabetes to an A1C between 7% and 8% to avoid adverse outcomes from overaggressive treatment • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Syncope
Passing out • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
T2DM
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
TAPSE
TAPSE • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
TID
Transient Ischemic Dilatation • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Thrombogenic
Promotes clotting • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Transesophageal Echocardiogram
What is a Transesophageal Echocardiogram •