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| A specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood forming organs, and blood diseases. |
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| A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart, blood vessels, and the cardiovascular system. |
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| A doctor that specializes in the knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases. |
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| Excess fluid builds up around the lung. |
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| Electrocardiogram (a test that checks for problems with your heart. |
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| Complete Blood Count (Panel of blood tests) |
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| A term to describe patients whose heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of their body due to coronary artery disease. |
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| Shortness of breath, difficult or labored breathing. |
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| Bilateral (pertaining to the chest) |
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| The cavity that separates the lungs from the rest of the chest. |
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| A serious disturbance in mental abilities that result in confused thinking and reduced awareness of surroundings. |
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| An eye exam looking at the interior of the eyeball through the pupil. |
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