Glossary
Definitions to common cardiology terms
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By Dr. Ian RiddockBP
Blood Pressure • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen is a waste product in your blood which the kidneys clear. If kidney function worsens, BUN goes up. This can be measured in a Basic Metabolic Panel (blood test) • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Bicuspid Aortic Valve • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
Breast attenuation artifact
Breast attenuation artifact nuclear stress test • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
CABG
Coronary artery bypass grafting • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
CAC
Coronary Artery Calcium • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
CAC > 300
Severe CAC - equivalent ASCVD risk as a heart attack survivor • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
CKD
Chronic Kidney Disease • - By Dr. Ian Riddock
CME
Continuous Medical Education •
