| GCVF | great cardiac vein flow |
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| GESICA | Argentinian Study Group for the Prevention of Cardiac Insufficiency [Grupo de Estudio de la Sobrevid... |
| ICC | immunocompetent cells; immunocytochemistry; Indian childhood cirrhosis; intensive coronary care; int... |
| ICDS | International Cardiac Doppler Society |
| ICO | idiopathic cyclic oedema; impedance cardiac output |
| external cardiac massage | Rhythmic compression of the heart between sternum and spine by depressing the lower sternum backward with the heels of the hands, the patient lying supine. Synonym: external cardiac massage. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| 24-hour cardiac monitor | <apparatus> A recording device, worn by the patient for the purpose of monitoring the hearts rhythm and rate, over a period of 24 hours. (27 Sep 1997) |