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| Is the study of Blood. It is concerned with the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma and sickle-cell anemia. |
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| A specialty of internal medicine.The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. |
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| Is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases. |
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| Sometimes referred to as “water on the lungs,” is the build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs. |
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| Is a lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. |
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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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| A weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and surrounding body tissues. |
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| Known as AF or Afib, is an irregular and often very fast heart rate. This may cause symptoms like heart palpitations, fatigue, and shortness of breath. |
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| A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body. |
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| Making no contribution to a medical diagnosis (the patient's past history was noncontributory) |
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| A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning. |
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| Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior. Some medications such as lithium, which may be used to treat depression, are psychotropic. Also called a psychodynamic medication. |
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| (IC)occurs when your heart muscle becomes weakened. It can result from a heart attack or coronary artery disease. In coronary artery disease, the arteries that supply blood to your heart muscle become narrowed. |
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| (Captopril) is an ACE inhibitor.this medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, kidney problems caused by diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack. |
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| Stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. |
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| Is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, kidney problems caused by diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack. |
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| Is a tricyclic antidepressant used to relieve the symptoms of depression. |
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| It is a steroid glycoside and is used in small doses as a cardiac stimulant. |
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| The combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. |
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| KLOR-Con (potassium chloride) |
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| Is used to prevent or to treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia). |
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