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| buildup of fluid between lungs and chest. |
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| infection that inflames lung sacs with fluid |
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| serious disturbances of mental abilities that results in confused thinking |
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| A backflow of blood caused by failure of the hearts mitral valve to close tightly |
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| memory loss of daily functioning |
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| test that checks electrical activity of the heart for defects or problems |
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| procedure given blood through IV to replace blood loss |
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| changes in brain function or mood |
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| caused by RESPIRATORY of circulatory conditions,dyspnea etc |
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| ADL(Activities of Daily Living) |
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| basic activities of daily functions |
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| CHF(congestive heart failure) |
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| unable to maintain adequate circulation of blood in the tissues |
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| when blood doesn't have enough red blood cells |
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| AFIB(Atrial fibrillation) |
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| is a quivering or irregular heartbeat leading to stroke ,blood clots,heartfailure or other complications |
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| retention of fluid in area of the body,swelling due to access fluid. |
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| condition caused by extra fluid buildup in lungs |
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| swelling in legs or arms caused by blockage |
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| NAS(Neonatal abstinence syndrome) |
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| is a group of problems that occur to newborn exposed to addictive opiate drugs while in mother's womb |
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| condition of having less than normal number of red blood cells... causing tiredness,fatigue,pale and palpitations. |
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| a condition causing yellowing of the skin,from excess pigment,caused by obstruction of the bile duct. |
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