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Urinary Tract infections
abbreviation: UTI |
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| The most common urinary tract infections occur mainly in women and affect the bladder and urethra. Infection of the bladder (cystitis) is caused by E.Coli. Chlamydia and Mycoplasma bacteria can infect the urethra but not the bladder. www.mayoclinic.org |
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Urinalysis
abbreviation: UA |
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| Urinalysis is a set of screening tests performed on urine to screen for and diagnose conditions such as UTI, kidney disorders, liver problems, diabetes or other metabolic conditions. for example: Bacteria that cause UTI make an enzyme that changes nitrates to nitrites. www.mayoclinic.org |
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
abbreviation: ICM |
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| Disease where the heart's ability to pump blood is decreased because the heart's main pumping chamber, the left ventricle is enlarged, dilated and weak due to Cornonary Artery Disease. Coronary Artery Disease is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. www.clevelandclinic.org |
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Dyspnea
abbreviation: SOB |
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| Dyspnea or shortness of breath is often described as acute, intense tightening of the chest, air hunger or a feeling of suffocation. Dyspnea is not a disease nor is it serious if it lasts a few minutes after exertion or exercise. Dyspnea can be abnormal and indicate underlying conditions or diseases including asthma, pneumonia, heart failure, anemia, panic attacks, allergic reaction, spinal cord injury and congenital diseases like cystic fibrosis. www.mayoclinic.org |
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Congestive Heart Failure
abbreviation: CHF |
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| Congestive Heart Failure is a chronic disease caused by Coronary Artery Disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Congestive Heart Failure gradually leaves heart muscle too weak and stiff to fill and pump blood efficiently to meet the needs of organs and tissues for oxygen and nutrients. www.mayoclinic.org |
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Atrial Fibrillation
abbreviation: AFib or AF |
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| Atrial Fibrillation is a quivering heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. Symptoms include racing, flip-flopping palpatations, shortness of breath, dizziness and confusion. Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation symptoms come and go, lasting hours and stop on their own. Persistant Afibrillation needs electric shock and medication to restore regular heart rhythm. www.mayoclinic.org |
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| Pneumonia is an inflammation that may infect both lungs (Double Pneumonia), one lung (Single Pneumonia) or certain lobes (Lobar Pneumonia). Older adults, children under 2 years old, patients with COPD, asthma or heart disease are at greater risk of contacting Pneumonia. Symptoms include sharp, stabbing pain that increases upon inhalation or coughing. Streptococcus Pneumoniae bacteria, fungi and flu virus are causes of Pneumonia. www.mayoclinic.org |
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| Anemia is a condition in which the body destroys or does not make enough red blood cells causing shortness of breath, irregular heart beat, chest pain and fatigue. Iron Dificiency Anemia is caused by shortage of iron in the body. Pernicious Anemia is caused by vitamin B-12 deficiency. Aplastic Anemia is life threatening and is caused by autoimmune diseases and chemical exposure. Sickle Cell Anemia is inherited . Left untreated Anemia results in pregnancy complications, arrythmia and death. www.mayoclinic.org |
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| Mitral Valve Dysfunction is an irregular condition of the mitral valve. Located between the two left chambers of the heart, the mitral valve works to keep blood flowing in one direction from the left atrium to the left ventricle and prevents blood from flowing backward. www.mayoclinic.org |
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