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What Does ECA Mean in Medical Terms?
ECA stands for external carotid artery. Neck artery to the face and scalp.
external carotid artery
Neck artery to the face and scalp.
Where you will see ECA
You will most often see ECA in neurology notes and assessments, medical charts and clinical notes.
Example
A chart note might use “ECA” as shorthand for external carotid artery when documenting a patient's care.
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- 4AT — 4 A's test
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- A&O x4 — alert and oriented times four (person place time situation)
- a.m. — ante meridiem (morning)
- A/P — assessment and plan
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Educational reference only. This guide is for learning and quick reference. Abbreviations vary between hospitals, countries and specialties, and some are discouraged because they can be misread. Always write and interpret orders using your own institution’s approved abbreviation list, and check anything unclear with the prescriber or your local policy.