Glossary
Definitions to common cardiology terms
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By Dr. Ian RiddockAS
Aortic stenosis • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
ASA
Atrial septal aneurysm • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
ASCVD risk equivalent
A disease that carries the same risk of an ASCVD event as someone who has already had one (MI, stroke, stent, bypass). • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
ASD
Atrial Septal Defect • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Absolute Risk Reduction
The actual difference in risk between the treated and control group • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Acheived LDL-C levels
No matter the therapy: "Patients who achieve very low LDL-C levels have a lower risk for major cardiovascular events than do those achieving moderately low levels." • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Aorta
Aorta • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Aortic Regurgitation
Aortic Regurgitation • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Aortic Root
Aortic Root • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Stenosis •