Select the correct description for each of the abbreviations.
-CCU
A)Implanted device used to stop a cardiac arrhythmia
B)High blood pressure
C)Angioplasty is an example
D)Unstable angina and heart attack
E)Treadmill test with radioactive tracer
F)Special unit to care for patients with heart problems
G)Heart is unable to pump required amount of blood
H)Congenital anomaly; hole in the wall of the heart
I)Atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries
J)An arrhythmia; ventricle beats irregularly

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CCU stands for Coronary Care Unit, which is a special unit in a hospital dedicated to the care of patients with heart problems.

Answer: J
 CCU can also stand for Cardiac Care Unit, which is another name for the same specialized unit. Cardiac arrythmia can cause the heart to beat irregularly, and ventricular arrhythmia refers specifically to irregular beats in the ventricle, making J the correct option.

Select the Correct Description for Each of the Abbreviations