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Medical Branch Initialisms Alphabet V

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Medical Branch Alphabet – V

S. NoInitialismFull FormShort ExplanationPractical Example
V001VAVisual AcuitySharpness of visionVA tested using Snellen chart
V002VSDVentricular Septal DefectHole in ventricular septumVSD diagnosed via echocardiography
V003VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinVTE prophylaxis given post-surgery
V004V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung function testV/Q scan used in pulmonary embolism
V005VBACVaginal Birth After CesareanVaginal delivery following C-sectionVBAC monitored for uterine rupture risk
V006VAPVentilator-Associated PneumoniaPneumonia in ventilated patientsVAP prevented by suctioning and hygiene
V007VAERSVaccine Adverse Event Reporting SystemUS reporting system for vaccine reactionsVAERS report submitted after vaccine reaction
V008VBIVertebrobasilar InsufficiencyReduced blood flow to brainVBI causes dizziness and vertigo
V009VDRLVenereal Disease Research LaboratoryTest for syphilisVDRL performed during prenatal check
V010VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorProtein promoting blood vessel growthVEGF targeted in cancer therapy
V011VSDVentricular Septal DefectHole in heart septumVSD repaired surgically
V012VFVentricular FibrillationHeart arrhythmiaVF treated with defibrillation
V013VPVentriculoperitonealCSF shunt pathwayVP shunt used in hydrocephalus
V014VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive chest surgeryVATS performed for lung biopsy
V015VTEVenous ThromboembolismClot in veinVTE prevented with anticoagulants
V016VMAVanillylmandelic AcidCatecholamine metaboliteVMA measured in urine for pheochromocytoma
V017VSDVentricular Septal DefectHeart septal defectVSD diagnosed in newborn echocardiography
V018VCUGVoiding CystourethrogramImaging of bladder and urethraVCUG performed for reflux evaluation
V019VDRVitamin D ReceptorCellular receptor for vitamin DVDR mutation causes rickets
V020V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung gas exchange testV/Q scan detects pulmonary embolism
V021VZVVaricella-Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox/shinglesVZV vaccine prevents infection
V022VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorStimulates blood vessel growthVEGF inhibitor used in oncology
V023VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive thoracic procedureVATS used for lobectomy
V024VFVentricular FibrillationLife-threatening heart arrhythmiaVF treated with CPR and defibrillation
V025VPVentriculoperitonealShunt for CSF drainageVP shunt placed in hydrocephalus patient
V026VMAVanillylmandelic AcidUrine metabolite of catecholaminesVMA measured to detect neuroblastoma
V027VBACVaginal Birth After CesareanVaginal delivery after previous C-sectionVBAC monitored for complications
V028VBIVertebrobasilar InsufficiencyReduced brain blood flowVBI causes vertigo and syncope
V029VDRLVenereal Disease Research LaboratoryScreening for syphilisVDRL performed in prenatal screening
V030VAVisual AcuityClarity of visionVA measured with eye chart
V031VSDVentricular Septal DefectHole in heart septumVSD detected on echocardiogram
V032VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinVTE prophylaxis given to hospitalized patient
V033V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung gas exchange evaluationV/Q scan used in pulmonary embolism
V034VFVentricular FibrillationCardiac arrhythmiaVF treated with defibrillation
V035VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive thoracic surgeryVATS performed for lung biopsy
V036VPVentriculoperitonealShunt for CSF diversionVP shunt placed in hydrocephalus
V037VDRVitamin D ReceptorProtein binding vitamin DVDR mutation linked to bone disorders
V038VZVVaricella-Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox/shinglesVZV vaccine administered for prevention
V039VMAVanillylmandelic AcidCatecholamine metaboliteVMA measured for neuroblastoma diagnosis
V040VCUGVoiding CystourethrogramImaging of bladder and urethraVCUG performed to evaluate reflux
V041VBIVertebrobasilar InsufficiencyReduced blood flow to posterior brainVBI causes dizziness, vertigo
V042VAPVentilator-Associated PneumoniaPneumonia in ventilated patientsVAP prevented by suctioning and hygiene
V043VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorProtein promoting angiogenesisVEGF inhibitors used in cancer therapy
V044VFVentricular FibrillationAbnormal heart rhythmVF treated with defibrillation
V045VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive surgeryVATS performed for lung resection
V046VPVentriculoperitonealCSF shuntVP shunt placed in hydrocephalus
V047VSDVentricular Septal DefectHole in heart septumVSD repaired surgically
V048VAVisual AcuitySharpness of visionVA tested using eye chart
V049VDRLVenereal Disease Research LaboratorySyphilis testVDRL performed during prenatal check
V050VZVVaricella-Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox/shinglesVZV vaccine administered for prevention
V051V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung function testV/Q scan used in pulmonary embolism
V052VBACVaginal Birth After CesareanVaginal delivery following C-sectionVBAC monitored for uterine rupture
V053VTEVenous ThromboembolismClot formation in veinsVTE prevented with anticoagulants
V054UTIUrinary Tract InfectionInfection in urinary tractUTI treated with antibiotics
V055VBIVertebrobasilar InsufficiencyDecreased blood flow to posterior brainVBI causes dizziness and vertigo
V056VCUGVoiding CystourethrogramImaging of bladder and urethraVCUG performed for reflux evaluation
V057VMAVanillylmandelic AcidCatecholamine metabolite measured in urineVMA measured in neuroblastoma cases
V058VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorProtein stimulating blood vessel growthVEGF targeted in oncology therapy
V059VFVentricular FibrillationLife-threatening heart arrhythmiaVF treated with CPR and defibrillation
V060VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive thoracic procedureVATS used for lobectomy or biopsy
V061VPVentriculoperitonealCSF shunt placementVP shunt used for hydrocephalus
V062VDRVitamin D ReceptorCellular receptor for vitamin DVDR mutation linked to rickets
V063VZVVaricella-Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox/shinglesVZV vaccine administered for prevention
V064VSDVentricular Septal DefectHeart septal defectVSD surgically repaired
V065VAVisual AcuityClarity of visionVA measured via Snellen chart
V066VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinsVTE prophylaxis given post-surgery
V067V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung gas exchange testV/Q scan performed for pulmonary embolism
V068VBACVaginal Birth After CesareanVaginal delivery after prior C-sectionVBAC monitored for safety
V069VAPVentilator-Associated PneumoniaPneumonia in mechanically ventilated patientsVAP prevented by suctioning and hygiene
V070VBIVertebrobasilar InsufficiencyReduced blood flow to brainVBI causes vertigo and dizziness
V071VDRLVenereal Disease Research LaboratoryScreening test for syphilisVDRL performed during prenatal visit
V072VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorProtein promoting angiogenesisVEGF inhibitors used in cancer treatment
V073VFVentricular FibrillationAbnormal heart rhythmVF treated with CPR and defibrillation
V074VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive thoracic procedureVATS performed for biopsy or lobectomy
V075VPVentriculoperitonealShunt for CSF drainageVP shunt placed for hydrocephalus
V076VMAVanillylmandelic AcidUrine metabolite of catecholaminesVMA measured in neuroblastoma diagnosis
V077VSDVentricular Septal DefectHole in heart septumVSD diagnosed via echocardiogram
V078VAVisual AcuityMeasure of sharpness of visionVA tested with eye chart
V079VTEVenous ThromboembolismClot formation in veinsVTE prevented with anticoagulants
V080V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung gas exchange assessmentV/Q scan detects pulmonary embolism
S. NoInitialismFull FormShort ExplanationPractical Example
V081VBACVaginal Birth After CesareanVaginal delivery following C-sectionVBAC monitored for uterine rupture risk
V082VAPVentilator-Associated PneumoniaPneumonia in mechanically ventilated patientsVAP prevented by suctioning and hygiene
V083VBIVertebrobasilar InsufficiencyReduced blood flow to posterior brainVBI causes dizziness and vertigo
V084VDRLVenereal Disease Research LaboratoryScreening test for syphilisVDRL performed during prenatal visit
V085VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorStimulates new blood vessel formationVEGF inhibitors used in oncology
V086VFVentricular FibrillationLife-threatening arrhythmiaVF treated with defibrillation
V087VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive chest surgeryVATS performed for lung biopsy
V088VPVentriculoperitonealShunt for cerebrospinal fluidVP shunt placed in hydrocephalus
V089VMAVanillylmandelic AcidUrine metabolite of catecholaminesVMA measured to detect neuroblastoma
V090VSDVentricular Septal DefectHole in the heart septumVSD repaired surgically
V091VAVisual AcuityMeasure of vision clarityVA tested using Snellen chart
V092VTEVenous ThromboembolismClot in veinsVTE prophylaxis given post-surgery
V093V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung gas exchange evaluationV/Q scan used in pulmonary embolism
V094VCUGVoiding CystourethrogramImaging of bladder/urethra during voidingVCUG performed for reflux evaluation
V095VDRVitamin D ReceptorProtein binding vitamin DVDR mutation can cause rickets
V096VZVVaricella-Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox/shinglesVZV vaccine prevents infection
V097VFVentricular FibrillationAbnormal heart rhythmVF treated with CPR and defibrillation
V098VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive thoracic procedureVATS used for lobectomy
V099VPVentriculoperitonealCSF shuntVP shunt placed in hydrocephalus
V100VMAVanillylmandelic AcidUrinary catecholamine metaboliteVMA measured for neuroblastoma detection
V101VSDVentricular Septal DefectHeart septal defectVSD diagnosed via echocardiogram
V102VAVisual AcuitySharpness of visionVA tested using eye chart
V103VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinsVTE prevented with anticoagulants
V104V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung function testV/Q scan detects pulmonary embolism
V105VBACVaginal Birth After CesareanVaginal delivery after prior C-sectionVBAC monitored for complications
V106VAPVentilator-Associated PneumoniaPneumonia in ventilated patientsVAP prevented by suctioning and hygiene
V107VBIVertebrobasilar InsufficiencyReduced posterior brain blood flowVBI causes dizziness, vertigo
V108VDRLVenereal Disease Research LaboratoryTest for syphilisVDRL performed during prenatal screening
V109VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorPromotes blood vessel growthVEGF inhibitors used in cancer therapy
V110VFVentricular FibrillationLife-threatening arrhythmiaVF treated with defibrillation
V111VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive chest surgeryVATS performed for biopsy or lobectomy
V112VPVentriculoperitonealShunt for CSFVP shunt placed in hydrocephalus
V113VMAVanillylmandelic AcidCatecholamine metabolite in urineVMA measured to detect neuroblastoma
V114VSDVentricular Septal DefectHole in ventricular septumVSD repaired surgically
V115VAVisual AcuityClarity of visionVA tested with Snellen chart
V116VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinsVTE prophylaxis given post-surgery
V117V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung gas exchange assessmentV/Q scan performed for pulmonary embolism
V118VCUGVoiding CystourethrogramBladder/urethra imaging during voidingVCUG performed for reflux evaluation
V119VDRVitamin D ReceptorCellular receptor for vitamin DVDR mutation causes rickets
V120VZVVaricella-Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox/shinglesVZV vaccine administered for prevention
V121VFVentricular FibrillationLife-threatening arrhythmiaVF treated with CPR and defibrillation
V122VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive thoracic procedureVATS used for lobectomy or biopsy
V123VPVentriculoperitonealCSF shunt placementVP shunt used in hydrocephalus
V124VMAVanillylmandelic AcidCatecholamine metaboliteVMA measured in urine for neuroblastoma
V125VSDVentricular Septal DefectHeart septal defectVSD repaired surgically
V126VAVisual AcuityMeasure of vision clarityVA tested with Snellen chart
V127VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinsVTE prevented with anticoagulants
V128V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung gas exchange evaluationV/Q scan detects pulmonary embolism
V129VBACVaginal Birth After CesareanVaginal delivery after prior C-sectionVBAC monitored for complications
V130VAPVentilator-Associated PneumoniaPneumonia in ventilated patientsVAP prevented by hygiene
V131VBIVertebrobasilar InsufficiencyReduced blood flow to posterior brainVBI causes dizziness
V132VDRLVenereal Disease Research LaboratoryTest for syphilisVDRL performed in prenatal check
V133VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorStimulates angiogenesisVEGF inhibitors used in cancer therapy
V134VFVentricular FibrillationLife-threatening arrhythmiaVF treated with defibrillation
V135VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive thoracic procedureVATS performed for lung surgery
V136VPVentriculoperitonealShunt for cerebrospinal fluidVP shunt used in hydrocephalus
V137VMAVanillylmandelic AcidUrinary catecholamine metaboliteVMA measured for neuroblastoma
V138VSDVentricular Septal DefectHeart septal defectVSD repaired surgically
V139VAVisual AcuityClarity of visionVA measured using eye chart
V140VTEVenous ThromboembolismClot formation in veinsVTE prophylaxis post-surgery
V141V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung function testV/Q scan performed for pulmonary embolism
V142VCUGVoiding CystourethrogramImaging of bladder/urethra during voidingVCUG performed for reflux evaluation
V143VDRVitamin D ReceptorCellular receptor for vitamin DVDR mutation linked to rickets
V144VZVVaricella-Zoster VirusVirus causing chickenpox/shinglesVZV vaccine prevents infection
V145VFVentricular FibrillationAbnormal heart rhythmVF treated with defibrillation
V146VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive thoracic surgeryVATS performed for biopsy
V147VPVentriculoperitonealCSF shuntVP shunt placed for hydrocephalus
V148VMAVanillylmandelic AcidCatecholamine metabolite in urineVMA measured to detect neuroblastoma
V149VSDVentricular Septal DefectHole in ventricular septumVSD surgically repaired
V150VAVisual AcuitySharpness of visionVA measured with eye chart
V151VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinsVTE prophylaxis administered
V152V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung gas exchange testV/Q scan used in PE detection
V153VBACVaginal Birth After CesareanVaginal delivery after C-sectionVBAC monitored carefully
V154VAPVentilator-Associated PneumoniaPneumonia in ventilated patientsVAP prevented by suctioning
V155VBIVertebrobasilar InsufficiencyReduced posterior brain blood flowVBI causes dizziness
V156VDRLVenereal Disease Research LaboratoryScreening test for syphilisVDRL performed prenatally
V157VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorStimulates angiogenesisVEGF inhibitor used in oncology
V158VFVentricular FibrillationLife-threatening arrhythmiaVF treated with defibrillation
V159VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive surgeryVATS performed for lung biopsy
V160VPVentriculoperitonealCSF shuntVP shunt used in hydrocephalus
V161VMAVanillylmandelic AcidUrinary catecholamine metaboliteVMA measured for neuroblastoma
V162VSDVentricular Septal DefectHeart septal defectVSD repaired surgically
V163VAVisual AcuityMeasure of vision clarityVA tested with Snellen chart
V164VTEVenous ThromboembolismClot in veinsVTE prophylaxis post-surgery
V165V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung gas exchange assessmentV/Q scan detects pulmonary embolism
V166VBACVaginal Birth After CesareanVaginal delivery after prior C-sectionVBAC monitored for safety
V167VAPVentilator-Associated PneumoniaPneumonia in ventilated patientsVAP prevented by hygiene
V168VBIVertebrobasilar InsufficiencyReduced posterior brain blood flowVBI causes vertigo
V169VDRLVenereal Disease Research LaboratorySyphilis testVDRL performed prenatally
V170VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorPromotes angiogenesisVEGF inhibitors used in cancer therapy
V171VFVentricular FibrillationLife-threatening arrhythmiaVF treated with defibrillation
V172VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive thoracic procedureVATS used for lobectomy
V173VPVentriculoperitonealShunt for CSFVP shunt placed for hydrocephalus
V174VMAVanillylmandelic AcidUrinary catecholamine metaboliteVMA measured for neuroblastoma
V175VSDVentricular Septal DefectHole in the heart septumVSD surgically repaired
V176VAVisual AcuityMeasure of vision clarityVA tested with Snellen chart
V177VTEVenous ThromboembolismBlood clot in veinsVTE prophylaxis given post-surgery
V178V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung function evaluationV/Q scan detects pulmonary embolism
V179VBACVaginal Birth After CesareanVaginal delivery after C-sectionVBAC monitored for complications
V180VAPVentilator-Associated PneumoniaPneumonia in ventilated patientsVAP prevented with suctioning
V181VBIVertebrobasilar InsufficiencyReduced posterior brain blood flowVBI causes dizziness
V182VDRLVenereal Disease Research LaboratoryScreening for syphilisVDRL performed prenatally
V183VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorStimulates blood vessel growthVEGF inhibitors used in oncology
V184VFVentricular FibrillationLife-threatening arrhythmiaVF treated with defibrillation
V185VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive thoracic procedureVATS used for lung surgery
V186VPVentriculoperitonealCSF shunt placementVP shunt placed in hydrocephalus
V187VMAVanillylmandelic AcidUrinary catecholamine metaboliteVMA measured to detect neuroblastoma
V188VSDVentricular Septal DefectHole in ventricular septumVSD repaired surgically
V189VAVisual AcuitySharpness of visionVA measured with eye chart
V190VTEVenous ThromboembolismClot formation in veinsVTE prophylaxis administered
V191V/QVentilation/PerfusionLung gas exchange testV/Q scan used in PE detection
V192VBACVaginal Birth After CesareanVaginal delivery after prior C-sectionVBAC monitored carefully
V193VAPVentilator-Associated PneumoniaPneumonia in ventilated patientsVAP prevented by suctioning
V194VBIVertebrobasilar InsufficiencyReduced posterior brain blood flowVBI causes dizziness
V195VDRLVenereal Disease Research LaboratoryScreening test for syphilisVDRL performed prenatally
V196VEGFVascular Endothelial Growth FactorStimulates angiogenesisVEGF inhibitor used in oncology
V197VFVentricular FibrillationLife-threatening arrhythmiaVF treated with defibrillation
V198VATSVideo-Assisted Thoracoscopic SurgeryMinimally invasive thoracic procedureVATS performed for lung biopsy
V199VPVentriculoperitonealCSF shuntVP shunt used in hydrocephalus
V200VMAVanillylmandelic AcidCatecholamine metabolite in urineVMA measured to detect neuroblastoma

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