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| Physician specializing in disorders of blood |
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| Physician specializing in diseases of the heart |
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| Physician specializing in diseases of the lung |
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| A build up of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest |
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| Common lung infection caused by bacteria, a virus or fungi |
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| Medical condition in which the red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less than normal |
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| Common procedure in which blood is given through an IV line in one of the blood vessels |
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| Electrocardiogram--test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of a heart |
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| Complete blood count--test used to evaluate overall health and detect a wide range of disorders including anemia, infection and leukemia |
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| Activities of daily life--tasks performed on a daily basis that are essential to independent living |
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| Serious disturbance in mental abilities resulting in confused thinking and reduced awareness of present environment |
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| General term for decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life |
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| Congestive heart failure--chronic progressive condition that affects the pumping power of the heart muscle |
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| Condition occurring when heart muscle is weakened--left ventricle enlarged and dialated |
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| Difficult or labored breathing |
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| Urinary tract infection--infection in any part of the urinary system |
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| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation--lifesaving technique when someones heart has stopped |
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| Occupational therapy--treatment to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills of people with a physical, mental or cognitive disorder |
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