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| A-fib (Arterial Fibrillation) |
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| an irregular, often rapid heart rate that can lead to poor blood flow. The atria, upper Chambers of the heart, beat chaotically which can increase the risk of stroke and heart related complications |
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| AED (Automated External Defribilator) |
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| portable device that can detect life threatening cardiac arrhythmias and deliver an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm |
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| CABG (Coronary Artery bypass Graft) |
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| surgical procedure that improves blood flow to the heart by using a healthy blood vessel from another part of the body to bypass a blocked Coronary artery |
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| CAD: Coronary Artery Disease |
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| the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of plaque( most common cause of heart attacks) |
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| Card Cath, CC: Cardiac Catherization |
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| procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions by inserting a thin tube into the heart through blood vessels |
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| CVI: Chronic Venous Insufficiency |
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| occurs when veins in the legs don't allow blood to flow back properly to the heart, causing blood to pool in the veins |
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| EKG, ECG:Electrocardiogram |
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| test that measures the electrical activity of the myocardium to detect abnormalities in the heart |
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| device implanted in the chest or abdomen to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if arrhythmias are detected |
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| MI: Myocardial Infarction |
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| a heart attacks occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked causing damage to the heart muscle |
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| PAD: Peripheral Artery Disease |
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| condition where narrowed arteries reduces blood flow to the limbs |
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| PVD: Peripheral Vascular Disease |
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| circulation disorder that affects blood vessels outside the heart and brain after causing reduced blood flow the arms and legs |
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| Tpa: Tissue Plasminogen Activator |
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| clot-dissolving medication used in the treatment of stroke or heart attacks by breaking down blood clots that obstruct blood flow to the vital organs |
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| TST:Treadmill stress test |
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| diagnostic test that involves walking on a treadmill while monitoring heart activity to assess how the heart functions during physical stress |
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| V-fib: Ventricular Fibrillation |
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| life threatening arrhythmia n which the lower Chambers of the heart quiver instead of pumping blood effectively |
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| progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss cognitive decline and behavior changes |
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| ALS: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
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| Lou Gehrig's Disease, neurodegeneratedisorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord leading to muscle weakness paralysis and respiratory failure |
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| ADHD: attention deficit hyperactivity Disorder |
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| disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness |
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| group of disorders that affect movement , muscle tone posture, caused by damage to the developing brain;before or at birth |
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| clear fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord, medium for waste and nutrient exchange |
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| EEG: electroencephalogram |
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| diagnostic test that records electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp to detect seizures, disorders and sleep disturbances |
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| ICP:Intracranial Pressure |
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| pressure inside the skull and brain |
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| persons state of awareness, used to assess patients neurological fuction after injury or illness |
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| spinal tap, needle is inserted into the lower back to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing |
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| chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system leading to damage to the myelin sheaths that protects nerve fibers |
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| OCD: obsessive compulsive disorder |
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| mental health disorder-recurring, unwanted thoughts and behaviors that a person feels driven to perform to reduce anxiety |
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| PTSD: post traumatic stress disorder |
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| mental condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event-flashbacks, severe anxiety, uncontrollable thoughts about the event |
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| sudden uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that can cause changes in behavior movements, or consciousness |
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| TIA:transient ischemic attack |
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| mini stroke, temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain |
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