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| A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of blood and blood forming organs |
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| A pulmonologist, or pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases. |
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| A cardiologist is a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels. |
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buildup of fluid between the outer lining of the
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| An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart. |
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| a condition in which the body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the tissues in the body |
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| Dementia is a group of symptoms involving cognitive degeneration. Memory loss, a loss of thinking skills, and other cognitive impairments are examples of symptoms of dementia. |
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| breathlessness or shortness of breath; labored or difficult breathing. |
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Delirium is a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
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| The identification by a medical provider of a condition, disease, or injury made by evaluating the symptoms and signs presented by a patient. |
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