| AC | Anticoagulation |
| ACEI | Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor |
| ARB | Angiotensin receptor blocker |
| AF | Atrial fibrillation |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| CAD | Coronary artery disease |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure |
| CKD | Chronic kidney disease |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular accident |
| ECG | Electrocardiography |
| ED | Emergency department |
| EMS | Emergency medical services |
| EMR | Electronic medical record |
| HB | Hemoglobin |
| HMO | Health maintenance organization |
| NOAC | Novel anticoagulant |
| OR | Odds ratio |
| PVD | Peripheral vascular disease |
| SpO2 | Oxygen saturation measured with pulse oximetry |
| TIA | Transient ischemic attack |
| UCC | Urgent care center |
| VKA | Vitamin K antagonist |
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