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Abbreviations in Regards to Electrophysiology Procedures

Date: Aug 13, 2020

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Are abbreviations acceptable for documentation purposes? Mainly anatomy related abbreviations. A few examples: ARGP - anterior right ganglionated plexus, LIGP- left inferior ganglionated plexus, LA - left atrium, CS - coronary sinus, CTI - cavo-tricuspid isthmusm LSPV - left superior pulmonary vein, SVC - superior vena cava. Some electrophysiologists describe procedures in a very technical manner. Occasionally, anatomical structures are not clearly identified, such as the ARGP.

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