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| The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms. |
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| is swelling caused by fluid retention-excess fluid is trapped in the body's tissues. |
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abbreviated medical term thst is usedcommonly in the healthcare community. The abbreviation means PRO RE NATA this is a latin phrase thst means as the circumstances arise. use when necessary
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| The diagnosis treatment and prevention of blood diseases |
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| a doctor with special training and skill in finding treating and preventing diseases of the heartand blood vessels. |
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| pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledgeand skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases |
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| A temporary increase in average body tempatureof 98.6 F |
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| infection that inflames air sacsin one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid |
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| A blood transfusion is a safe, common procedure in which blood is givento you through an intravenous (IV) line in one of your blood vessles. |
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| A group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning. |
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An electrocardiogram is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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| A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest |
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| difficult or labored breathing |
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| Of, at, toward, or from the side or sides |
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| having or relating to two sides. affecting both sides |
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| chronic disease of the heart muscle |
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| ophthalmoscopy, also called fundoscopic, is a test that allowsa heath professional to see inside the fundus of the eyeand other structures using an ophthalmoscope. |
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| Short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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| Definition for congestive heart failure: heart failure is when the heart is unable to maintain an adequate circulation of blood in the bodilytissues or to pump out the venous blood returned to it by the veins |
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