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SOBOE

Shortness of breath on exertion (SOBOE) refers to SOB when exercising.  Causes include COPD and CCF.


SPECT

Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is a non-invasive, nuclear medicine imaging technique (similar to PET), combining the information gained from scintigraphy with that of CT.

SPECT provides metabolic and functional information.

SPECT may be combined with a separate CT machine, providing hybrid imaging: single photon emission computed tomography-computerised tomography (SPECT-CT).

Radiopaedia - SPECT

Radiopaedia - SPECT vs. PET


STEMI

STEMI is ST-elevation MI


STI

STI is a sexually-transmitted infection (also termed STD, sexually-transmitted disease).

STIs are passed through unprotected sex or genital contact.


SVC

The superior vena cava (SVC) is a large valveless vein that returns deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium of the heart.

Radiopaedia - SVC

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SVT

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is an abnormally fast heart rhythm due to aberrant electrical activity in the upper heart (arising in the atria or atrioventricular node).

There are four main types: AF, paroxysmal SVT, atrial flutter, and Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome.

Patient.info - SVT in adults



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