1. Abbreviations for common diseases
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a chronic lung disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
MI (myocardial infarction): A disease in which blood supply to the myocardium is interrupted and myocardial tissue is necrotic.
HTN (Hypertension): A disease in which blood pressure keeps rising and exceeds the normal range.
DM (Diabetes): A disease caused by insufficient insulin secretion or poor cell response to insulin.
CAD (Coronary Artery Disease): Heart disease caused by insufficient coronary blood supply.
2. Abbreviation of medical examination
Electrocardiogram (ECG): a diagram recording the electrical activity of the heart.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Using magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of various parts of the body.
CT (Computed Tomography): A detailed image of a body part is composed of multiple X-ray images.
CBC (Whole Blood Cell Count): Measure the number and characteristics of various cells in blood.
LFT (liver function test): A series of blood tests to evaluate liver function and health status.
3. Drug abbreviation
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs): A class of drugs used for relieving pain, diminishing inflammation and reducing fever.
ACEI (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor): A drug used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor): A drug used to treat depression and anxiety.
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs): A class of drugs used for relieving pain, diminishing inflammation and reducing fever.
Proton pump inhibitor: a drug used to treat hyperacidity and gastric ulcer.
4. Medical professional abbreviations
MD (Doctor of Medicine): Medical degree, which means doctor.
RN (registered nurse): a nurse who has passed the professional examination.
PT (Physiotherapist): A professional who has obtained the qualification of a physiotherapist through a professional examination.
OT (occupational therapist): a professional who has obtained the qualification of occupational therapist through professional examination.
PA (physician assistant): a professional who provides medical services under the supervision of a doctor.
5. Other common abbreviations
ICU (Intensive Care Unit): A special ward that provides monitoring and treatment for critically ill patients.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): an emergency treatment to restore heart and respiratory function.
NPO (fasting): Latin abbreviation for "Nil per os", which means that oral food and liquid are forbidden.
Rx (prescription): Latin abbreviation for "prescription", which means a prescription for drugs issued by a doctor.
Body mass index (BMI): a health index calculated according to height and weight.
These are common abbreviations in the medical field, and medical practitioners need to be familiar with and understand these abbreviations in order to communicate better.