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| "A cardiologist is a doctor with special training and skill in finding and treating blood diseases of heart and blood vessels." |
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| "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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"occasion that has arisen, as circumstances require, as needed."
Abbreviation meaning for "pro re nata" |
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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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| fluid build up between the lungs and chest |
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| infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may be filled with fluid |
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| a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness. |
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| Is a test that checks for problems with electrical activity of the heart. |
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| is most often caused by physical or mental illness, and usually is temporary and reversible. |
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| Rapid assessment procedure |
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| Is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. The left ventricle, which is the main heart muscle, is usually enlarged and dilated. This condition can be a result of heart attack or coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the arteries. |
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