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Coronary Care Unit

Description:

A Coronary Care Unit (CCU) is a specialized medical unit within a hospital, dedicated to providing intensive care and monitoring to patients with heart conditions, particularly those experiencing or recovering from a heart attack, heart failure, or other cardiac emergencies. The CCU is equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including cardiologists, cardiovascular nurses, and respiratory therapists.

Sample Sentences:

• The coronary care unit was quickly alerted when the patient started experiencing chest pain.
• After undergoing a successful bypass surgery, John was transferred to the coronary care unit for post-operative monitoring.
• The doctors in the coronary care unit closely monitored the patient's heart rhythm to detect any abnormalities.

Senses and Usages:

1. Medical Unit

In a medical context, a coronary care unit refers to a specialized unit in a hospital dedicated to intensive care and monitoring of patients with heart conditions or cardiac emergencies.

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2. Popular Usage

Informally, the term "coronary care unit" is occasionally used to describe any area or situation that requires special attention or care due to intense stress or concern.

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