| Abbreviations, Acronyms & Symbols | |
|---|---|
| AMI | = Acute myocardial infarction |
| AST | = Aspartate aminotransferase |
| BMI | = Body mass index |
| CAD | = Coronary artery disease |
| CMP | = Cardiomyopathy |
| CTEPH | = Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension |
| ECMO | = Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation |
| EF | = Ejection fraction |
| IABP | = Intra-aortic balloon pump |
| IE | = Infective endocarditis |
| LV | = Left ventricular |
| V-A ECMO | = Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation |
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