Coronary care unit
Coronary Care Unit
A Coronary Care Unit (CCU) or Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) (/kəˈrɒnəri keɪr juːˈnɪt/; /kɑːrdiæk ɪnˈtɛnsɪv keɪr juːˈnɪt/) is a hospital ward specialized in the care of patients with heart attacks, unstable angina, cardiac dysrhythmia and (in practice) various other cardiac conditions that require continuous monitoring and treatment.
Etymology
The term "Coronary" refers to the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle. "Care Unit" signifies a section of a hospital where patients receive specialized care.
Related Terms
- Heart Attack: A serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked.
- Unstable Angina: A condition in which your heart doesn't get enough blood flow and oxygen, which may lead to a heart attack.
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia: An abnormal heartbeat, also known as an arrhythmia.
- Coronary Arteries: The two major blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coronary care unit
- Wikipedia's article - Coronary care unit
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