INR Medical abbreviation

INR is a medical abbreviation that stands for "international normalized ratio." It is a laboratory test that measures how quickly blood clots. INR is used to monitor the effectiveness of blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin, in people who are at risk for blood clots. The INR test is used more...

BPPV Medical abbreviation

The medical abbreviation "BPPV" stands for "Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo." BPPV is a common vestibular disorder characterized by brief episodes of intense spinning dizziness (vertigo) triggered by certain head movements. It occurs due to the presence of small calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) within the inner ear that become dislodged and more...

What does BPPV stand for in Medical

The medical abbreviation "BPPV" stands for "Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo." BPPV is a common vestibular disorder characterized by brief episodes of intense spinning dizziness (vertigo) triggered by certain head movements. It occurs due to the presence of small calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) within the inner ear that become dislodged and more...