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| physician who specializes in treating cardiovascular-related diseases and disorders |
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| a condition is which levels of hemoglobin in the red blood cells are insufficient. |
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| CBC - Complete Blood Count |
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| combination of several blood tests including red blood cell (RBC) counts, RBC indices, hemoglobin (Hgb), hematocrit (Hct), white blood cell (WBC) counts (with or without differential), platelet counts, and blood cell morphology. |
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| one who specializes in the study of blood and the tissues that produce it. |
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| inflammation of the lungs cased by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or chemical irritants, often following influeza in the elderly and debilitated persons, and most commonly caused in the U.S. by streptococcus pnemoniae |
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| medical doctor who specializes in treating the lungs and accessory structures. |
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| decision reached by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition |
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| effusion of serous fluid into the intersices of cells in tissue spaces or into body cavities |
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| examination of the ocular fundus ;to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension, DM, retinal detachment, melanoma and sundry ilk. |
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| EKG (Electrocardiogram/Electrocardiograph) |
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| a tracing of the electric currents that initiate the heartbeat, used to diagnose possible heart disorders. |
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| an abnormal collection of fluid in the pleural space resulting from excess fluid production or decreased absorption, or both. |
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| Activities of Daily Living |
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| serious disturbance in mental abilities that result in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment. |
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| group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. |
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| medical friendly, water and aid soluabble, salt version of an amine (helps medication be administered evenly and efficiently. |
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| infection control, fluid management, and effective debridement. |
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| G-Tube (Gastrostomy Tube) |
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| feeding tubes placed through the abdomen into the stomach for liquids and medication. |
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| CPR (Cardiopulminary Resuscitation) |
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| a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. |
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| area of the chest that separates the lungs, surrounded by the breastbone in front, spine in back and lungs on each side. The mediastinum contains the heart, aorta, esophagus, thymus, an trachea. |
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