Abbreviations
- VTE – Venous Thromboembolism: Venous Thromboembolism is a condition that includes both DVT and PE, where blood clots form in veins and can lead to serious complications.
- VLCD: Very low-calorie diet is a type of diet that provides less than 800 calories per day.
- VBG: Vertical banded gastroplasty is a type of bariatric surgery that involves dividing the stomach into two parts with a band and then tightening the band to reduce the size of the upper stomach.
- VSG: Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a newer type of bariatric surgery. It involves removing about 75% of the stomach, leaving a long, narrow tube. This reduces the amount of food that the stomach can hold and helps to suppress hunger.
