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| Capillaries (the smallest blood vessels) |
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| Cerebellum (part of the brain) |
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| Dura mater (outermost layer of the meninges) |
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| Meninges (membranes covering the brain and spinal cord) |
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| Gray matter (of the brain or spinal cord) |
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| Vagus nerve (a cranial nerve) |
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| A-fib (Atrial Fibrillation) |
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| irregular and often rapid heart rate that can lead to poor blood flow. |
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| AED (Automated External Defibrillator) |
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| CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) |
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| surgical procedure that improves blood flow to the heart |
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| CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) |
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| narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries |
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| procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions by inserting a thin tube (catheter) into the heart |
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| CVI (Chronic Venous Insufficiency) |
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| veins in the legs don’t allow blood to flow back properly to the heart, |
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| detect abnormalities in heart rhythm, structure, or function. |
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| ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) |
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| device implanted in the chest or abdomen to monitor heart rhythm |
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| PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) |
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| narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, commonly the legs. |
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| circulation disorder that affects blood vessels outside the heart and brain |
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| Tpa (Tissue Plasminogen Activator) |
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| TST (Treadmill Stress Test) |
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| diagnostic test that involves walking on a treadmill while monitoring heart activity |
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| V-fib (Ventricular Fibrillation) |
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| life-threatening arrhythmia in which the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) quiver instead of pumping blood effectively, often leading to cardiac arrest. |
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| progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes. |
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| ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) |
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| Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and eventually respiratory failure. |
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| ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) |
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| neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness |
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| group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, or posture, caused by damage to the developing brain, typically before or at birth. |
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| CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) |
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| clear fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and acting as a medium for nutrient and waste exchange. |
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| EEG (Electroencephalogram) |
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| diagnostic test that records electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp |
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| ICP (Intracranial Pressure) |
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| pressure inside the skull and brain. |
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| LOC (Level of Consciousness) |
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| a person's state of awareness, |
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| chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, |
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| OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) |
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| mental health disorder characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that a person feels driven to perform to reduce anxiety. |
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| PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) |
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| PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) |
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| sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, or consciousness. |
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