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| electrocardiogram(ECG); shows the heart's electrical activity as a line tracings on paper. |
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| serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of surroundings. |
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| a buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and chest. |
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| difficult or labored breathing |
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| a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning. |
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| infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid. |
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| condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells. |
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| test that allows a physician to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures using an ophthalmoscope(also called fundoscope). |
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| physician that specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels. |
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| physician that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases. |
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| process of receiving blood or blood products into ones circulation intravenously to replace lost components of the blood. |
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| complete blood count; is a test that measures the number of red and white blood cells. |
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| chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, or consciousness. |
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| episodes of dizziness and a sensation of spinning with certain head movements. |
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| increase in body temperature |
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| an acquired or hereditary disease of the heart muscle. |
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| wafer type dressings that contain particles when in contact with wound exudate, form a fluid/gel environment over the wound bed. |
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| process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a condition. |
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| physician who specializes in treatment of blood disorders. |
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