Cards
Medical abbreviation · Medical Specialty
| Stands for | Cardiology |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
Cards stands for Cardiology, a medical specialty abbreviation.
Hospital shorthand for cardiology, the internal medicine subspecialty treating diseases of the heart and blood vessels such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias and valve disease. Adult training is a three-year fellowship after internal medicine, with further fellowships in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology and advanced heart failure.
Example: Cards to see him for new atrial fibrillation with RVR this afternoon.
Usage notes
"Cards" is spoken and charting slang rather than a formal title; formal notes say cardiology. The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association jointly issue most US cardiovascular guidelines. Cardiologists are distinct from cardiothoracic surgeons, who perform open-heart operations.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.