Need for definitions/acronym list?

Especially as it seems many folks come to this site needing very basic information - I think it would be good to create a place to capture and store such information. Probably under "Information" as a section of "FAQs". Has this been discussed in the past? There is the search function, but I think we need a simple place to look up the meaning of terms many of us use in the posts. Maybe it could be handled ala Wikipedia with any of us free to help provide the words?

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meaning of terms

by aldeer - 2008-04-10 10:04:46

I have been wishing for just that for a long time. Many of us who are fairly new to the site wonder just what certain abreviations mean. Great idea! Blake, is it possible?
aldeer

Link to acronym list...

by Swedeheart - 2008-04-10 11:04:38

Hello all,

I agree a list here would be great... awhile back I found this list on another website, printed it out...so I could figure out stuff! If it will help take a look!

http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Heart/Common-Heart-Related-Acronyms/show/2?cid=78

Swedeheart

beta blockers

by aldeer - 2008-04-10 11:04:47


Like you, the beta blockers had me in my "rocking chair" almost all day. After trying MANY different meds, I am now on Diltiazem (Hypertension) and Coumadin (because I am in constant AFib). Have been in Afib for over 10 years. The change in med and my wonderful pacemaker make me feel like a different person. I am referring to your earlier post about meds.
It is so important to find the one that works!
aldeer

Thank you Swedeheart..

by aldeer - 2008-04-11 11:04:27


The acronym list is great! I printed it out and I am sure it will be used often. aldeer

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