Abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms
The infection-cortisol group is new, so I borrowed a starter set of abbreviations from the AFIBsupport group. We will revise it as needed. There is an extensive glossary of related terms at www.potbellysyndrome.com⁄attach⁄Glossary.pdf.
Afib Atrial Fibrillation. Also, A-FIB, AF, and Afib
AIUI As I Understand It
CABG Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - bypass surgery
CAD Coronary Artery Disease
CHD Coronary Heart Disease
CFIDS Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome
CHF Congestive Heart Failure
CM Cardiomyopathy
COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
CVA Cardiovascular Accident (stroke)
DCM Dilated Cardiomyopathy
EKG Electrocardiogram, also called ECG
ER Emergency Room
IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ICG infection-cortisol group, a Yahoo discussion group
IMHO In My humble⁄honest opinion
MS Metabolic syndrome or Multiple Sclerosis
NHS National Health Service (British?)
SCD Sudden cardiac Death (Linked to Chlamydophila pneumoniae)
TIA Transient Ischemic Attack.
