CTP
Abbreviation with 4 meanings
| Stands for | Child-Turcotte-Pugh score |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 4 |
| Categories | Medical, Business & Finance, Education & Academia |
CTP has four meanings. The most common are Child-Turcotte-Pugh score (gastroenterology) and Computed tomography perfusion (medical imaging); it can also stand for Compulsory third party insurance and Certified Treasury Professional.
Meanings of CTP at a glance
| # | CTP stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child-Turcotte-Pugh score | Medical › Gastroenterology |
| 2 | Computed tomography perfusion | Medical › Medical Imaging |
| 3 | Compulsory third party insurance | Business & Finance › Insurance |
| 4 | Certified Treasury Professional | Education & Academia › Professional Certification |
1. Child-Turcotte-Pugh score
Medical · Gastroenterology Abbreviations
Classification of cirrhosis severity from bilirubin, albumin, INR, ascites and encephalopathy, producing class A (5–6 points), B (7–9) or C (10–15). It guides prognosis, surgical risk and drug dosing in liver impairment.
Example: Compensated cirrhosis, CTP class A (6 points); suitable for elective hernia repair with caution.
Also called the Child-Pugh score. It originated with Child and Turcotte in 1964 for patients undergoing shunt surgery and was modified by Pugh in 1973, who replaced nutritional status with INR. Drug labels often give dosing for "Child-Pugh B" or "Child-Pugh C" hepatic impairment. Unlike MELD, two of its five elements are subjective.
2. Computed tomography perfusion
Medical · Medical Imaging Abbreviations
CT technique that tracks a contrast bolus through brain tissue to map blood flow, blood volume and transit time, separating the irreversibly damaged core from salvageable penumbra in acute stroke. Automated software produces mismatch estimates within minutes.
Example: CTP: core 18 mL, penumbra 110 mL; eligible for late-window thrombectomy.
Perfusion imaging selected patients in the DAWN and DEFUSE 3 trials, which extended thrombectomy to as late as 24 hours after symptom onset for some patients. CTP is also used for cardiac and tumor imaging. In hepatology CTP means the Child-Turcotte-Pugh score, an unrelated term.
3. Compulsory third party insurance
Business & Finance · Insurance Abbreviations
Mandatory Australian motor insurance covering liability for death or injury to other people caused by the vehicle, bought with or alongside vehicle registration. It does not cover damage to vehicles or property.
Example: Your rego renewal includes the CTP green slip.
Known as a "green slip" in New South Wales. Owners buy separate third-party property or comprehensive cover for vehicle damage.
4. Certified Treasury Professional
Education & Academia · Professional Certification Abbreviations
Credential from the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) for corporate treasury staff responsible for cash management, liquidity, banking relationships, payments and financial risk. Candidates need relevant experience and must pass a computer-based exam.
Example: The treasury analyst role prefers a CTP with experience in cash forecasting.
The designation was formerly called the Certified Cash Manager (CCM). Holders recertify every three years with continuing education credits. AFP also offers the FPAC certification for financial planning and analysis.
Related abbreviations
More gastroenterology abbreviations
- CHS – Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
- CP – Chronic pancreatitis
- CRC – Colorectal cancer
- CTC – Computed tomographic colonography
- CVS – Cyclic vomiting syndrome
- DILI – Drug-induced liver injury
- DU – Duodenal ulcer
- EGD – Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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More medical imaging abbreviations
- CIN – Contrast-induced nephropathy
- CT – Computed tomography
- CTA – Computed tomography angiography
- CTH – Computed tomography of the head
- CTPA – Computed tomography pulmonary angiography
- CTU – Computed tomography urography
- CXR – Chest X-ray
- DBT – Digital breast tomosynthesis
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.