Neurological Acronyms and Terms Flashcards
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| TIA | Transient Ischemic Attack |
| NMDA | N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (Receptor) |
| AVM | Arteriovenous Malformation |
| SDH | Subdural Hematoma |
| EDH | Epidural Hematoma |
| OT | Occupational Therapy |
| PT | Physical Therapy |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| CT | Computed Tomography |
| GCS | Glasgow Coma Scale |
| CN | Cranial Nerves |
| MCA | Middle Cerebral Artery |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal Fluid |
| LP | Lumbar Puncture |
| MS | Multiple Sclerosis |
| ALS | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
| TBI | Traumatic Brain Injury |
| SAH | Subarachnoid Hemorrhage |
| LOC | Level of Consciousness |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| ICP | Intracranial Pressure |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident |
| TIA | Transient Ischemic Attack |
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Intracranial Pressure
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EDH
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Epidural Hematoma
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OT
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Occupational Therapy
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SDH
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Subdural Hematoma
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CN
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Cranial Nerves
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AVM
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Arteriovenous Malformation
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ALS
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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TBI
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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LOC
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Level of Consciousness
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CT
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Computed Tomography
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GCS
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Glasgow Coma Scale
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CVA
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Cerebrovascular Accident
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MS
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Multiple Sclerosis
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TIA
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Transient Ischemic Attack
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EEG
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Electroencephalogram
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MCA
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Middle Cerebral Artery
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NMDA
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N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (Receptor)
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CSF
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Cerebrospinal Fluid
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TIA
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Transient Ischemic Attack
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PT
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Physical Therapy
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SAH
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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MRI
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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LP
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Lumbar Puncture
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