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Internal Medicine Acronyms Alphabet V

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Internal Medicine Alphabet – V

S. NoAcronymsFull FormShort ExplanationPractical Example
V001VAVisual AcuityMeasurement of vision clarityVA tested in eye clinic
V002VADVentricular Assist DeviceMechanical heart supportVAD implanted in heart failure patient
V003VAEVenous Air EmbolismAir bubble in veinVAE can occur during central line insertion
V004VACVacuum-Assisted ClosureWound therapyVAC used for chronic ulcers
V005VAPVentilator-Associated PneumoniaLung infection on ventilatorVAP treated with antibiotics in ICU
V006VARVaricellaChickenpox virusVAR vaccine given to children
V007VASVisual Analog ScalePain measurement toolVAS used in post-op pain assessment
V008VBACVaginal Birth After CesareanChildbirth methodVBAC attempted in suitable candidates
V009VBEVentricular Bigeminy EventCardiac arrhythmiaVBE seen on ECG monitoring
V010VCFVertebral Compression FractureSpine fractureVCF treated with vertebroplasty
V011VDRLVenereal Disease Research LaboratorySyphilis testVDRL performed in prenatal screening
V012VEViral EncephalitisBrain inflammation from virusVE diagnosed via CSF PCR
V013VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorProtein promoting blood vesselsVEGF targeted in cancer therapy
V014VHLVon Hippel-LindauGenetic disorderVHL causes hemangioblastomas
V015VKAVitamin K AntagonistAnticoagulant drug classVKA prescribed for atrial fibrillation
V016VKDBVitamin K Deficiency BleedingBleeding in newbornVKDB prevented with vitamin K injection
V017VLViral LoadQuantity of virus in bloodVL measured in HIV patients
V018VLBWVery Low Birth WeightNeonatal weight <1500 gVLBW managed in NICU
V019VMCVentricular Myocardial ConductionHeart conductionVMC assessed in arrhythmia
V020VMATVesicular Monoamine TransporterProtein in neurotransmissionVMAT studied in Parkinson’s research
V021VMIVisual-Motor IntegrationNeurodevelopment testVMI evaluated in children
V022VNDVascular Necrotizing DiseaseBlood vessel damageVND seen in vasculitis
V023VNSVagus Nerve StimulationNeurological therapyVNS used for epilepsy
V024VOCVaso-Occlusive CrisisSickle cell complicationVOC treated with analgesics and hydration
V025VO2Oxygen ConsumptionMetabolic measurementVO2 measured during exercise testing
V026VPVentriculoperitonealShunt for hydrocephalusVP shunt placed in pediatric patient
V027VPCVentricular Premature ContractionHeart rhythm disorderVPC noted on ECG
V028VPEVentricular Pressure EstimationCardiac pressure measurementVPE measured in echocardiography
V029VQVentilation-PerfusionLung testVQ scan performed for pulmonary embolism
V030VRValve ReplacementCardiac valve surgeryVR performed for aortic stenosis
V031VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD closed surgically
V032VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinsVTE treated with anticoagulants
V033VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography measureVTI measured for cardiac output
V034VTVentricular TachycardiaDangerous cardiac rhythmVT managed with antiarrhythmics
V035VTIVentricular Tachycardia InductionTest in electrophysiologyVT induced during EP study
V036VZVVaricella Zoster VirusCauses chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V037VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V038VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart anomalyVSD repaired surgically
V039VSSVital Signs StablePatient conditionVSS recorded during rounds
V040VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE prophylaxis given post-op
V041VTIVelocity Time IntegralDoppler measureVTI measured for cardiac output
V042VTVentricular TachycardiaLife-threatening arrhythmiaVT treated with antiarrhythmic drugs
V043VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing shinglesVZV treated with acyclovir
V044VWFVon Willebrand FactorProtein for clottingVWF measured in von Willebrand disease
V045VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra heartbeatsVPC seen on ECG
V046VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD closed surgically
V047VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinVTE treated with anticoagulants
V048VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography parameterVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V049VTVentricular TachycardiaCardiac arrhythmiaVT managed with defibrillation if unstable
V050VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
S. NoAcronymsFull FormShort ExplanationPractical Example
V051VAVentricular ArrhythmiaAbnormal rhythm of the ventriclesVA managed with antiarrhythmics
V052VABVacuum-Assisted BiopsyMinimally invasive tissue samplingVAB performed for breast lesion
V053VAFVentricular Activation FractionMeasure of ventricular activityVAF calculated in cardiology studies
V054VAIVertebral Artery InsufficiencyReduced blood flow to brainVAI diagnosed with Doppler US
V055VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive lung surgeryVATS performed for lung biopsy
V056VBVisual BlindnessLoss of visionVB assessed in ophthalmology clinic
V057VBDVertebrobasilar DiseaseCirculatory disorder of brainstemVBD managed with antiplatelet therapy
V058VBGVenous Blood GasBlood gas measurement from veinVBG performed in ICU patients
V059VBPVertebrobasilar PressureBlood flow pressure in vertebrobasilar systemVBP measured in neuroimaging
V060VCVital CapacityLung function parameterVC measured in pulmonary function test
V061VCAVascular Cell AdhesionProtein mediating cell attachmentVCA studied in inflammation research
V062VCFVertebral Compression FractureFractured vertebraVCF treated with vertebroplasty
V063VCMVentricular Conduction MeasurementCardiac conduction evaluationVCM assessed via ECG
V064VCPVocal Cord ParalysisLoss of vocal cord functionVCP diagnosed by laryngoscopy
V065VCRVincristineChemotherapy drugVCR used in leukemia treatment
V066VCSVenous Congestion SyndromeBlood pooling in veinsVCS managed with diuretics
V067VCTVenous Clotting TimeLab test for coagulationVCT measured in clotting disorders
V068VDVitamin DFat-soluble vitaminVD supplementation in deficiency
V069VDACVoltage-Dependent Anion ChannelMitochondrial proteinVDAC studied in apoptosis research
V070VDBPVitamin D Binding ProteinProtein transporting vitamin DVDBP measured in deficiency assessment
V071VDRVitamin D ReceptorCellular receptor for vitamin DVDR studied in bone health
V072VEViral EncephalitisBrain inflammation from virusVE diagnosed via CSF analysis
V073VEBVentricular Ectopic BeatExtra ventricular heartbeatVEB seen on ECG monitoring
V074VEDVisual Evoked PotentialTest of visual pathwayVED used in optic neuritis evaluation
V075VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorPromotes angiogenesisVEGF inhibitors used in cancer therapy
V076VHDValvular Heart DiseaseDisease of heart valvesVHD treated surgically or medically
V077VHFViral Hemorrhagic FeverSevere viral infection causing bleedingVHF treated in isolation units
V078VHLVon Hippel-LindauGenetic syndrome causing tumorsVHL monitored with imaging
V079VKAVitamin K AntagonistAnticoagulant drugVKA prescribed for atrial fibrillation
V080VKDBVitamin K Deficiency BleedingBleeding in newbornsVKDB prevented with vitamin K injection
V081VLViral LoadAmount of virus in bloodVL measured in HIV management
V082VLBWVery Low Birth WeightNeonatal weight <1500 gVLBW managed in NICU
V083VMVentricular MassHeart ventricle sizeVM assessed in echocardiography
V084VMAVanillylmandelic AcidCatecholamine metaboliteVMA measured in pheochromocytoma
V085VMBVentral Medial BrainBrain regionVMB studied in neuroscience research
V086VMCVentricular Myocardial ConductionHeart conductionVMC assessed in arrhythmia patients
V087VMATVesicular Monoamine TransporterNeurotransmitter transporterVMAT studied in Parkinson’s disease
V088VMIVisual-Motor IntegrationNeurodevelopment assessmentVMI evaluated in children
V089VNDVascular Necrotizing DiseaseBlood vessel damageVND seen in vasculitis
V090VNSVagus Nerve StimulationNeurological therapyVNS used in epilepsy management
V091VOCVaso-Occlusive CrisisSickle cell complicationVOC treated with hydration and analgesics
V092VO2Oxygen ConsumptionMetabolic measurementVO2 measured during cardiopulmonary exercise test
V093VPVentriculoperitonealShunt for hydrocephalusVP shunt placed in pediatric patient
V094VPCVentricular Premature ContractionEarly heartbeat in ventriclesVPC noted on ECG
V095VPEVentricular Pressure EstimationCardiac pressure measurementVPE measured during echo
V096VQVentilation-PerfusionLung test for mismatchVQ scan performed for pulmonary embolism
V097VRValve ReplacementSurgical replacement of heart valveVR performed for aortic stenosis
V098VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD surgically repaired
V099VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V100VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography measureVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V101VTVentricular TachycardiaLife-threatening arrhythmiaVT treated with antiarrhythmic drugs
V102VTIVentricular Tachycardia InductionTest in electrophysiologyVT induced during EP study
V103VZVVaricella Zoster VirusCauses chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V104VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V105VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart anomalyVSD repaired surgically
V106VSSVital Signs StablePatient conditionVSS recorded during rounds
V107VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE prophylaxis given post-op
V108VTIVelocity Time IntegralDoppler echocardiography measureVTI used to calculate cardiac output
V109VTVentricular TachycardiaCardiac arrhythmiaVT managed with defibrillation if unstable
V110VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with acyclovir
V111VWFVon Willebrand FactorProtein for clottingVWF measured in von Willebrand disease
V112VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra heartbeatsVPC seen on ECG
V113VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD closed surgically
V114VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinVTE treated with anticoagulants
V115VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography parameterVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V116VTVentricular TachycardiaCardiac arrhythmiaVT managed with antiarrhythmic drugs
V117VZVVaricella Zoster VirusCauses shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V118VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V119VPCVentricular Premature ContractionEarly heartbeatVPC seen on ECG
V120VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD surgically repaired
V121VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V122VTIVelocity Time IntegralDoppler measureVTI used for stroke volume calculation
V123VTVentricular TachycardiaLife-threatening arrhythmiaVT treated with defibrillation
V124VZVVaricella Zoster VirusCauses chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with acyclovir
V125VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in von Willebrand disease
V126VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra heartbeatVPC seen on ECG
V127VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD closed surgically
V128VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V129VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography measurementVTI calculated for stroke volume
V130VTVentricular TachycardiaDangerous arrhythmiaVT managed with medications
V131VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpoxVZV treated with antivirals
V132VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting factorVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V133VPCVentricular Premature ContractionAbnormal heartbeatVPC seen on ECG
V134VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD surgically repaired
V135VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V136VTIVelocity Time IntegralCardiac Doppler measureVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V137VTVentricular TachycardiaCardiac arrhythmiaVT treated with antiarrhythmic therapy
V138VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V139VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in coagulation studies
V140VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra ventricular heartbeatVPC seen on ECG
V141VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital defectVSD surgically corrected
V142VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE prophylaxis given post-surgery
V143VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography parameterVTI calculated for stroke volume
V144VTVentricular TachycardiaArrhythmiaVT treated with antiarrhythmic drugs
V145VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V146VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in von Willebrand disease
V147VPCVentricular Premature ContractionAbnormal heartbeatVPC seen on ECG
V148VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD repaired surgically
V149VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V150VTIVelocity Time IntegralDoppler measureVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V151VTVentricular TachycardiaDangerous arrhythmiaVT managed in ICU
V152VZVVaricella Zoster VirusCauses chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V153VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V154VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra heartbeatsVPC seen on ECG
V155VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD surgically repaired
V156VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V157VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography parameterVTI calculated for stroke volume
V158VTVentricular TachycardiaCardiac arrhythmiaVT managed with defibrillation
V159VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V160VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V161VPCVentricular Premature ContractionEarly heartbeatVPC noted on ECG
V162VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD repaired surgically
V163VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinsVTE prophylaxis given post-op
V164VTIVelocity Time IntegralDoppler echocardiography measureVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V165VTVentricular TachycardiaDangerous arrhythmiaVT treated in ICU
V166VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V167VWFVon Willebrand FactorProtein for clottingVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V168VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra heartbeatVPC noted on ECG
V169VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD repaired surgically
V170VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V171VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography measurementVTI calculated for stroke volume
V172VTVentricular TachycardiaLife-threatening arrhythmiaVT treated with antiarrhythmics
V173VZVVaricella Zoster VirusCauses shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V174VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in von Willebrand disease
V175VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra ventricular beatVPC seen on ECG
V176VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD surgically corrected
V177VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinsVTE prophylaxis given post-op
V178VTIVelocity Time IntegralDoppler echocardiographyVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V179VTVentricular TachycardiaCardiac arrhythmiaVT treated with medications
V180VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V181VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in bleeding disorders
S. NoAcronymsFull FormShort ExplanationPractical Example
V182VPCVentricular Premature ContractionEarly ventricular heartbeatVPC seen on ECG in outpatient cardiology
V183VPDVaccine-Preventable DiseaseDiseases preventable by vaccinationMeasles is a VPD in children
V184VPEVentricular Pressure EstimationMeasurement of ventricular pressureVPE performed during echocardiography
V185VPIVelopharyngeal InsufficiencyDysfunction of soft palate closureVPI evaluated in speech pathology
V186VPITVisual Perception and Integration TestNeurocognitive assessmentVPIT used in pediatric neurodevelopment testing
V187VPKVitamin KFat-soluble vitamin important for coagulationVPK given to newborns to prevent bleeding
V188VPLVentral Posterolateral (Thalamus)Brain regionVPL targeted in deep brain stimulation research
V189VPMVentral Posteromedial (Thalamus)Brain regionVPM involved in sensory signal processing
V190VPShVentriculoperitoneal ShuntShunt for hydrocephalusVPSh placed in child with hydrocephalus
V191VPTVibration Perception ThresholdTest for neuropathyVPT measured in diabetic foot assessment
V192VQVentilation-PerfusionLung test for mismatchVQ scan performed to detect pulmonary embolism
V193VRValve ReplacementSurgical replacement of a heart valveVR performed for severe aortic stenosis
V194VREVancomycin-Resistant EnterococcusAntibiotic-resistant bacteriaVRE infection managed in hospital isolation
V195VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD closed surgically in infancy
V196VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or pulmonary embolismVTE prophylaxis given after surgery
V197VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography measurementVTI used to calculate cardiac stroke volume
V198VTVentricular TachycardiaDangerous heart rhythmVT treated with antiarrhythmic drugs or defibrillation
V199VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox and shinglesVZV treated with acyclovir or vaccination
V200VWFVon Willebrand FactorProtein important in blood clottingVWF measured in patients with bleeding disorders
S. NoAcronymsFull FormShort ExplanationPractical Example
V001VAVisual AcuityMeasurement of vision clarityVA tested in eye clinic
V002VADVentricular Assist DeviceMechanical heart supportVAD implanted in heart failure patient
V003VAEVenous Air EmbolismAir bubble in veinVAE can occur during central line insertion
V004VACVacuum-Assisted ClosureWound therapyVAC used for chronic ulcers
V005VAPVentilator-Associated PneumoniaLung infection on ventilatorVAP treated with antibiotics in ICU
V006VARVaricellaChickenpox virusVAR vaccine given to children
V007VASVisual Analog ScalePain measurement toolVAS used in post-op pain assessment
V008VBACVaginal Birth After CesareanChildbirth methodVBAC attempted in suitable candidates
V009VBEVentricular Bigeminy EventCardiac arrhythmiaVBE seen on ECG monitoring
V010VCFVertebral Compression FractureSpine fractureVCF treated with vertebroplasty
V011VDRLVenereal Disease Research LaboratorySyphilis testVDRL performed in prenatal screening
V012VEViral EncephalitisBrain inflammation from virusVE diagnosed via CSF PCR
V013VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorProtein promoting blood vesselsVEGF targeted in cancer therapy
V014VHLVon Hippel-LindauGenetic disorderVHL causes hemangioblastomas
V015VKAVitamin K AntagonistAnticoagulant drug classVKA prescribed for atrial fibrillation
V016VKDBVitamin K Deficiency BleedingBleeding in newbornVKDB prevented with vitamin K injection
V017VLViral LoadQuantity of virus in bloodVL measured in HIV patients
V018VLBWVery Low Birth WeightNeonatal weight <1500 gVLBW managed in NICU
V019VMCVentricular Myocardial ConductionHeart conductionVMC assessed in arrhythmia
V020VMATVesicular Monoamine TransporterProtein in neurotransmissionVMAT studied in Parkinson’s research
V021VMIVisual-Motor IntegrationNeurodevelopment testVMI evaluated in children
V022VNDVascular Necrotizing DiseaseBlood vessel damageVND seen in vasculitis
V023VNSVagus Nerve StimulationNeurological therapyVNS used for epilepsy
V024VOCVaso-Occlusive CrisisSickle cell complicationVOC treated with analgesics and hydration
V025VO2Oxygen ConsumptionMetabolic measurementVO2 measured during exercise testing
V026VPVentriculoperitonealShunt for hydrocephalusVP shunt placed in pediatric patient
V027VPCVentricular Premature ContractionHeart rhythm disorderVPC noted on ECG
V028VPEVentricular Pressure EstimationCardiac pressure measurementVPE measured in echocardiography
V029VQVentilation-PerfusionLung testVQ scan performed for pulmonary embolism
V030VRValve ReplacementCardiac valve surgeryVR performed for aortic stenosis
V031VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD closed surgically
V032VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinsVTE treated with anticoagulants
V033VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography measureVTI measured for cardiac output
V034VTVentricular TachycardiaDangerous cardiac rhythmVT managed with antiarrhythmics
V035VTIVentricular Tachycardia InductionTest in electrophysiologyVT induced during EP study
V036VZVVaricella Zoster VirusCauses chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V037VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V038VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart anomalyVSD repaired surgically
V039VSSVital Signs StablePatient conditionVSS recorded during rounds
V040VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE prophylaxis given post-op
V041VTIVelocity Time IntegralDoppler measureVTI measured for cardiac output
V042VTVentricular TachycardiaLife-threatening arrhythmiaVT treated with antiarrhythmic drugs
V043VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing shinglesVZV treated with acyclovir
V044VWFVon Willebrand FactorProtein for clottingVWF measured in von Willebrand disease
V045VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra heartbeatsVPC seen on ECG
V046VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD closed surgically
V047VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinVTE treated with anticoagulants
V048VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography parameterVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V049VTVentricular TachycardiaCardiac arrhythmiaVT managed with defibrillation if unstable
V050VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
S. NoAcronymsFull FormShort ExplanationPractical Example
V051VAVentricular ArrhythmiaAbnormal rhythm of the ventriclesVA managed with antiarrhythmics
V052VABVacuum-Assisted BiopsyMinimally invasive tissue samplingVAB performed for breast lesion
V053VAFVentricular Activation FractionMeasure of ventricular activityVAF calculated in cardiology studies
V054VAIVertebral Artery InsufficiencyReduced blood flow to brainVAI diagnosed with Doppler US
V055VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive lung surgeryVATS performed for lung biopsy
V056VBVisual BlindnessLoss of visionVB assessed in ophthalmology clinic
V057VBDVertebrobasilar DiseaseCirculatory disorder of brainstemVBD managed with antiplatelet therapy
V058VBGVenous Blood GasBlood gas measurement from veinVBG performed in ICU patients
V059VBPVertebrobasilar PressureBlood flow pressure in vertebrobasilar systemVBP measured in neuroimaging
V060VCVital CapacityLung function parameterVC measured in pulmonary function test
V061VCAVascular Cell AdhesionProtein mediating cell attachmentVCA studied in inflammation research
V062VCFVertebral Compression FractureFractured vertebraVCF treated with vertebroplasty
V063VCMVentricular Conduction MeasurementCardiac conduction evaluationVCM assessed via ECG
V064VCPVocal Cord ParalysisLoss of vocal cord functionVCP diagnosed by laryngoscopy
V065VCRVincristineChemotherapy drugVCR used in leukemia treatment
V066VCSVenous Congestion SyndromeBlood pooling in veinsVCS managed with diuretics
V067VCTVenous Clotting TimeLab test for coagulationVCT measured in clotting disorders
V068VDVitamin DFat-soluble vitaminVD supplementation in deficiency
V069VDACVoltage-Dependent Anion ChannelMitochondrial proteinVDAC studied in apoptosis research
V070VDBPVitamin D Binding ProteinProtein transporting vitamin DVDBP measured in deficiency assessment
V071VDRVitamin D ReceptorCellular receptor for vitamin DVDR studied in bone health
V072VEViral EncephalitisBrain inflammation from virusVE diagnosed via CSF analysis
V073VEBVentricular Ectopic BeatExtra ventricular heartbeatVEB seen on ECG monitoring
V074VEDVisual Evoked PotentialTest of visual pathwayVED used in optic neuritis evaluation
V075VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorPromotes angiogenesisVEGF inhibitors used in cancer therapy
V076VHDValvular Heart DiseaseDisease of heart valvesVHD treated surgically or medically
V077VHFViral Hemorrhagic FeverSevere viral infection causing bleedingVHF treated in isolation units
V078VHLVon Hippel-LindauGenetic syndrome causing tumorsVHL monitored with imaging
V079VKAVitamin K AntagonistAnticoagulant drugVKA prescribed for atrial fibrillation
V080VKDBVitamin K Deficiency BleedingBleeding in newbornsVKDB prevented with vitamin K injection
V081VLViral LoadAmount of virus in bloodVL measured in HIV management
V082VLBWVery Low Birth WeightNeonatal weight <1500 gVLBW managed in NICU
V083VMVentricular MassHeart ventricle sizeVM assessed in echocardiography
V084VMAVanillylmandelic AcidCatecholamine metaboliteVMA measured in pheochromocytoma
V085VMBVentral Medial BrainBrain regionVMB studied in neuroscience research
V086VMCVentricular Myocardial ConductionHeart conductionVMC assessed in arrhythmia patients
V087VMATVesicular Monoamine TransporterNeurotransmitter transporterVMAT studied in Parkinson’s disease
V088VMIVisual-Motor IntegrationNeurodevelopment assessmentVMI evaluated in children
V089VNDVascular Necrotizing DiseaseBlood vessel damageVND seen in vasculitis
V090VNSVagus Nerve StimulationNeurological therapyVNS used in epilepsy management
V091VOCVaso-Occlusive CrisisSickle cell complicationVOC treated with hydration and analgesics
V092VO2Oxygen ConsumptionMetabolic measurementVO2 measured during cardiopulmonary exercise test
V093VPVentriculoperitonealShunt for hydrocephalusVP shunt placed in pediatric patient
V094VPCVentricular Premature ContractionEarly heartbeat in ventriclesVPC noted on ECG
V095VPEVentricular Pressure EstimationCardiac pressure measurementVPE measured during echo
V096VQVentilation-PerfusionLung test for mismatchVQ scan performed for pulmonary embolism
V097VRValve ReplacementSurgical replacement of heart valveVR performed for aortic stenosis
V098VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD surgically repaired
V099VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V100VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography measureVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V101VTVentricular TachycardiaLife-threatening arrhythmiaVT treated with antiarrhythmic drugs
V102VTIVentricular Tachycardia InductionTest in electrophysiologyVT induced during EP study
V103VZVVaricella Zoster VirusCauses chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V104VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V105VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart anomalyVSD repaired surgically
V106VSSVital Signs StablePatient conditionVSS recorded during rounds
V107VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE prophylaxis given post-op
V108VTIVelocity Time IntegralDoppler echocardiography measureVTI used to calculate cardiac output
V109VTVentricular TachycardiaCardiac arrhythmiaVT managed with defibrillation if unstable
V110VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with acyclovir
V111VWFVon Willebrand FactorProtein for clottingVWF measured in von Willebrand disease
V112VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra heartbeatsVPC seen on ECG
V113VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD closed surgically
V114VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinVTE treated with anticoagulants
V115VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography parameterVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V116VTVentricular TachycardiaCardiac arrhythmiaVT managed with antiarrhythmic drugs
V117VZVVaricella Zoster VirusCauses shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V118VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V119VPCVentricular Premature ContractionEarly heartbeatVPC seen on ECG
V120VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD surgically repaired
V121VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V122VTIVelocity Time IntegralDoppler measureVTI used for stroke volume calculation
V123VTVentricular TachycardiaLife-threatening arrhythmiaVT treated with defibrillation
V124VZVVaricella Zoster VirusCauses chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with acyclovir
V125VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in von Willebrand disease
V126VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra heartbeatVPC seen on ECG
V127VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD closed surgically
V128VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V129VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography measurementVTI calculated for stroke volume
V130VTVentricular TachycardiaDangerous arrhythmiaVT managed with medications
V131VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpoxVZV treated with antivirals
V132VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting factorVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V133VPCVentricular Premature ContractionAbnormal heartbeatVPC seen on ECG
V134VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD surgically repaired
V135VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V136VTIVelocity Time IntegralCardiac Doppler measureVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V137VTVentricular TachycardiaCardiac arrhythmiaVT treated with antiarrhythmic therapy
V138VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V139VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in coagulation studies
V140VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra ventricular heartbeatVPC seen on ECG
V141VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital defectVSD surgically corrected
V142VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE prophylaxis given post-surgery
V143VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography parameterVTI calculated for stroke volume
V144VTVentricular TachycardiaArrhythmiaVT treated with antiarrhythmic drugs
V145VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V146VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in von Willebrand disease
V147VPCVentricular Premature ContractionAbnormal heartbeatVPC seen on ECG
V148VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD repaired surgically
V149VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V150VTIVelocity Time IntegralDoppler measureVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V151VTVentricular TachycardiaDangerous arrhythmiaVT managed in ICU
V152VZVVaricella Zoster VirusCauses chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V153VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V154VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra heartbeatsVPC seen on ECG
V155VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD surgically repaired
V156VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V157VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography parameterVTI calculated for stroke volume
V158VTVentricular TachycardiaCardiac arrhythmiaVT managed with defibrillation
V159VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V160VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V161VPCVentricular Premature ContractionEarly heartbeatVPC noted on ECG
V162VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD repaired surgically
V163VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinsVTE prophylaxis given post-op
V164VTIVelocity Time IntegralDoppler echocardiography measureVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V165VTVentricular TachycardiaDangerous arrhythmiaVT treated in ICU
V166VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox/shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V167VWFVon Willebrand FactorProtein for clottingVWF measured in bleeding disorders
V168VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra heartbeatVPC noted on ECG
V169VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD repaired surgically
V170VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or PEVTE treated with anticoagulants
V171VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography measurementVTI calculated for stroke volume
V172VTVentricular TachycardiaLife-threatening arrhythmiaVT treated with antiarrhythmics
V173VZVVaricella Zoster VirusCauses shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V174VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in von Willebrand disease
V175VPCVentricular Premature ContractionExtra ventricular beatVPC seen on ECG
V176VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD surgically corrected
V177VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinsVTE prophylaxis given post-op
V178VTIVelocity Time IntegralDoppler echocardiographyVTI used to calculate stroke volume
V179VTVentricular TachycardiaCardiac arrhythmiaVT treated with medications
V180VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing shinglesVZV treated with antivirals
V181VWFVon Willebrand FactorClotting proteinVWF measured in bleeding disorders
S. NoAcronymsFull FormShort ExplanationPractical Example
V182VPCVentricular Premature ContractionEarly ventricular heartbeatVPC seen on ECG in outpatient cardiology
V183VPDVaccine-Preventable DiseaseDiseases preventable by vaccinationMeasles is a VPD in children
V184VPEVentricular Pressure EstimationMeasurement of ventricular pressureVPE performed during echocardiography
V185VPIVelopharyngeal InsufficiencyDysfunction of soft palate closureVPI evaluated in speech pathology
V186VPITVisual Perception and Integration TestNeurocognitive assessmentVPIT used in pediatric neurodevelopment testing
V187VPKVitamin KFat-soluble vitamin important for coagulationVPK given to newborns to prevent bleeding
V188VPLVentral Posterolateral (Thalamus)Brain regionVPL targeted in deep brain stimulation research
V189VPMVentral Posteromedial (Thalamus)Brain regionVPM involved in sensory signal processing
V190VPShVentriculoperitoneal ShuntShunt for hydrocephalusVPSh placed in child with hydrocephalus
V191VPTVibration Perception ThresholdTest for neuropathyVPT measured in diabetic foot assessment
V192VQVentilation-PerfusionLung test for mismatchVQ scan performed to detect pulmonary embolism
V193VRValve ReplacementSurgical replacement of a heart valveVR performed for severe aortic stenosis
V194VREVancomycin-Resistant EnterococcusAntibiotic-resistant bacteriaVRE infection managed in hospital isolation
V195VSDVentricular Septal DefectCongenital heart defectVSD closed surgically in infancy
V196VTEVenous ThromboembolismDVT or pulmonary embolismVTE prophylaxis given after surgery
V197VTIVelocity Time IntegralEchocardiography measurementVTI used to calculate cardiac stroke volume
V198VTVentricular TachycardiaDangerous heart rhythmVT treated with antiarrhythmic drugs or defibrillation
V199VZVVaricella Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox and shinglesVZV treated with acyclovir or vaccination
V200VWFVon Willebrand FactorProtein important in blood clottingVWF measured in patients with bleeding disorders

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