Glossary
Definitions to common cardiology terms
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By Dr. Ian RiddockTransthoracic Echocardiogram
What is a Transthoracic Echocardiogram? • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Tricuspid Regurgitation
Tricuspid Regurgitation • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Tricuspid Stenosis
Tricuspid Stenosis • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Tricuspid Valve
Tricuspid Valve • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
USPSTF
United States Preventive Services Task Force • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
VA
Veterans Affairs • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Widowmaker
Widomaker artery • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
coronary revascularization
resupplying or reestablishing blood flow to the heart either by clearing a blockage in a coronary artery with a balloon and then a stent, or bypassing the blockage by sewing another artery or vein downstream of the blockage • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
dysglycemia
Abnormal regulation of blood sugar • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
eGFR
estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (measurement of kidney function) •
