RRR

English

Noun

RRR (uncountable)

  1. (cardiology) Acronym of regular rate and rhythm, used to describe the heartbeat of patient.
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      CV [cardiovascular] ¶ RRR; normal heart sounds; no murmurs, rubs, or gallops
  2. (epidemiology) Initialism of relative risk reduction.

Usage notes
  • (cardiology): Frequently used in the records of patient evaluations from the start of a medical visits.
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