Question:
Is HTN abbreviation for Hypertension???

Hi Guys, me again :o) On one of my referrals from my DR., she has my diagnosis and there's one word I don't understand. She wrote HTN. Is this abbreviation for Hypertension or does anyone have any idea what this means? Thanks a bunch Guys! Josii*    — meltedbuttr (posted on November 4, 2002)

November 3, 2002
YES! HTN is short for hypertension. I work writing medical decisions and commonly see this abbreviation
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