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| A cardiologist is a doctor who specialize in the heart. They study the function, structure, and disorders of the heart. |
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| Edema is defined as swelling in ones body part(s) due to excess fluid trapped in the tissues of the body. |
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| PO is defined as an abbreviation for "by mouth or orally." This usually pertains to how a patient may receive their medication. |
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| A condition that can develop when the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells. |
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| A medical procedure that requires the transfer of blood from one person to another |
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| EKG or ECG stands for electrocardiogram. It is a test that checks for any problems involved with the electrical activity of the heart. |
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| ADLs stands for "Activities of Daily Living". These are daily activities such as, bathing, work, and eating. |
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| A disease or disorder that affects the brain. I affects ones memory, concentration, and judgement. |
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| BM is a medical abbreviation for "bowel movement" |
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| SOB is a medical abbreviation for "shortness of breath" |
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| This is the result of a weakened heart muscle. It hinders the hearts ability to pump blood due to narrowing of the coronary arteries. |
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| Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. |
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| PA is an abbreviation for posteroanterior, which is a x-ray taken from back-to-front. The x-ray beam enters the back and exits through the chest. |
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| Pertaining to one side of the body. |
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| Pertaining to both sides of the body. |
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| Pertaining to the mediastinum, which is the area between the lungs which contains the heart, aorta, venae cavae, esophagus, and trachea |
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| CPR stands for "cardiopulmonary resuscitation". It is a procedure done in an emergency when one's heartbeat or breathing stop. |
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| UTI is a medical abbreviation for "urinary tract infection". It's an infectionto any part of the urinary system. |
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| A medical term for earwax |
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| NAS is a medical abbreviation for "no added salt". Pertaining to one's diet. |
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