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100 abbreviations of diseases commonly encountered in hospital settings,

listed from most common to least common:

1. COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease


2. MI: Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
3. UTI: Urinary Tract Infection
4. CHF: Congestive Heart Failure
5. PNA: Pneumonia
6. DM: Diabetes Mellitus
7. HTN: Hypertension
8. CAD: Coronary Artery Disease
9. CVA: Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
10. AKI: Acute Kidney Injury
11. GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
12. Cancer: Various Types (e.g., CA, CRC, NHL, CLL)
13. Cirrhosis: Liver Cirrhosis
14. DVT: Deep Vein Thrombosis
15. PE: Pulmonary Embolism
16. A-Fib: Atrial Fibrillation
17. GI Bleed: Gastrointestinal Bleed
18. Sepsis: Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
19. RA: Rheumatoid Arthritis
20. OA: Osteoarthritis
21. COP: Community-Acquired Pneumonia
22. ARDS: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
23. MS: Multiple Sclerosis
24. EKG: Electrocardiogram
25. ARDS: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
26. TB: Tuberculosis
27. ICU: Intensive Care Unit
28. PE: Physical Examination
29. MVA: Motor Vehicle Accident
30. VTE: Venous Thromboembolism
31. CP: Chest Pain
32. IHD: Ischemic Heart Disease
33. BMI: Body Mass Index
34. O2: Oxygen
35. CBC: Complete Blood Count
36. HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
37. CVA: Cerebrovascular Accident
38. ARDS: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
39. CRF: Chronic Renal Failure
40. MS: Mitral Stenosis
41. MS: Mitral Stenosis
42. DJD: Degenerative Joint Disease
43. PID: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
44. PUD: Peptic Ulcer Disease
45. HCV: Hepatitis C Virus
46. HBV: Hepatitis B Virus
47. CHF: Congestive Heart Failure
48. CABG: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
49. LBBB: Left Bundle Branch Block
50. AAA: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
51. GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
52. CA: Cancer
53. Hypothyroidism: Underactive Thyroid
54. OCD: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
55. CAPD: Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
56. EMR: Electronic Medical Record
57. GAD: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
58. CPAP: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
59. NPO: Nothing by Mouth (nil per os)
60. Fever: Elevated Body Temperature
61. PE: Pulmonary Embolism
62. ARDS: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
63. ESRD: End-Stage Renal Disease
64. BPD: Bipolar Disorder
65. COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
66. CAD: Coronary Artery Disease
67. MRSA: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
68. PKU: Phenylketonuria
69. HRT: Hormone Replacement Therapy
70. PTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
71. GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
72. CFS: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
73. DVT: Deep Vein Thrombosis
74. IBD: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
75. IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
76. MS: Multiple Sclerosis
77. SLE: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
78. ESRD: End-Stage Renal Disease
79. PVD: Peripheral Vascular Disease
80. ARDS: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
81. CJD: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
82. PKD: Polycystic Kidney Disease
83. ARDS: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Please note that this list includes some common abbreviations for
diseases, conditions, and medical terms. However, some abbreviations
may vary based on regional preferences or context. Always ensure
accurate and clear communication in healthcare settings.

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