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Abbreviations AF

atrial fibrillation

ARP

acute resuscitation plan

BP

blood pressure

CABG

coronary artery bypass graft

CAD

coronary artery disease

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CPAP

continuous positive airway pressure therapy

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CT

computed tomography

DVT

deep vein thrombosis

ECG electrocardiogram ECLS

extracorporeal life support

ECMO

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

ED

emergency department

ENT

ear, nose and throat specialist

ETT

endotracheal tube

FLA

first-line assessor

HDU

high dependency unit

IABP

intra-aortic balloon pump

ICU

intensive care unit

ieMR

integrated electronic Medical Record

IV intravenous LAD

left anterior descending artery

LIMA

left internal mammary artery

LV

left ventricle

MET

medical emergency team

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