Cardiology Symbols
Copy common cardiology abbreviations, ECG shorthand, trend markers, and note snippets.
Keep the ECG, rhythm, chamber, and trend shorthand commonly used together in cardiology study notes.
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ECG and rhythm
High-frequency ECG and rhythm abbreviations.
Events and chambers
Common cardiac event and chamber shorthand.
Trends and direction
Compact change, pathway, and threshold markers.
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Use this page for compact cardiology study-note labels and trend shorthand. It does not supply clinical ranges, interpretation, diagnosis, or documentation standards.
| Character | Unicode | HTML | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↑Upwards arrow | U+2191 | ↑ | \uparrow |
| ↓Downwards arrow | U+2193 | ↓ | \downarrow |
| ±Plus-minus sign | U+00B1 | ± | \pm |
Common mistakes
- Labels such as HR and BP need a value, unit, time, and source context when used outside personal study notes.
- Do not infer a clinical meaning from ↑, ↓, ±, or rhythm abbreviations alone; the same shorthand can be used differently by different authors.
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The ASCII labels and Unicode marks paste into Word, Google Docs, Notion, and plain text. For formal records, use the terminology and structured fields required by the relevant organization rather than symbol-only shorthand.
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How do I copy these symbols?
Press any large symbol card or snippet. Quick Symbols copies it immediately and adds it to the copy tray, where you can combine several items.
Can I use these in Notion or Google Docs?
Yes. These are standard text characters, so you can paste them into Notion, Google Docs, email, notes, and most other text fields.
Do these work in Microsoft Word?
Yes. Paste them into Word like ordinary text. Their exact appearance can vary slightly with the selected font.
What is the difference between similar symbols?
The groups on this page explain the practical differences between the cardiology symbols shown here, including which forms fit common notes and equations.