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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Heart muscle disease
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Edema
Definition
condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
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Pleural effusion
Definition
buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest.
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Congestive heart failure
Definition
chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
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SOB
Definition
abbreviation for shortness of breathe
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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EKG
Definition
Abbreviation for Eletroncradiogram
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ADL
Definition
Abbreviation for activities of daily living
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Tid
Definition
Abbreviation for three times a day
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Qhs
Definition
Every bedtime
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Hematologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood.
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Venous distension
Definition
Increase blood volume
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Sacral
Definition
Related to sacred rights
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Pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid.
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Anemia
Definition
condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
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DYSPNEA
Definition
difficult or labored breathing.
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NSA
Definition
no significant abnormality
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Tricuspid
Definition
having three cusps or points,
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RBC
Definition
red blood cells, red blood count
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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Pulmonolgist
Definition
a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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Psychotropic
Definition
relating to or denoting drugs that affect a person's mental state.
noun
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X-ray
Definition
an electromagnetic wave of high energy and very short wavelength, which is able to pass through many materials opaque to light.
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HCT
Definition
A hematocrit (Hct) test indicates whether you have too few or too many red blood cells
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Hg
Definition
Abbreviation for mercury
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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Cardiologist
Definition
a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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Prn
Definition
Abbreviation for when necessary
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