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cant find this abbreviations either sounds like ACP protocol.. - jh


Posted: Feb 20, 2012

Assuming normal EKG, the patient is at low risk for perioperative cardiac complications via S/L "ACP" protocol.

ACC ? American College of Cardiology - ....

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Now that you mention it,,sounds like she is running ACC into protocol when she says it...thanks!!! - jh

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ACP abbreve - LeeLee

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Could be ACS protocol (acute coronary syndrome); my docs use this phrase a lot. Hope this helps :)


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