science of blood and blood forming tissues, including its functions, diseases, and use in treatment. 

cardiology

medical specialty that involves the study of the heart and the diagnosis and treatment of its diseases

SOB

Shortness of breath

C/O

Complaint of

tid

three times a day

qhs

every bedtime

prn

as needed

PO

By mouth, orally

 fundoscopic

ophthalmoscope

A device for studying the interior of the eyeball through the pupil.

Pleural Effusion

Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural 

space (the space between the two layers of thepleura). It is 

commonly known as "water on the lungs." It is characterized by 

shortness of breath, chest pain, gastricdiscomfort (dyspepsia), and cough.

Pneumonia

 infection of the lung 

anemia

 a condition in which there is reduced 

delivery of oxygen to the tissues; it is not 

actually a disease but rather a symptom 

of any of numerous different disorders and 

other conditions.

Blood transfusion

the administration of whole blood or a

component, such as packed red cells, to 

replace blood lost through trauma,surgery, or disease.

EKG

electrocardiogram

CBC

complete blood count.

ADLs

Abbreviation for activities of daily living.

 delirium

Delirium is a state of mental confusion 

that develops quickly and usually 

fluctuates in intensity.

Dementia

Dementia is a loss of mental ability severe 

enough to interfere with normal 

activities of daily living, lasting more than 

six months, 

not present since birth, and not associated 

with a  loss or alteration of consciousness.

CHF

Abbreviation for congestive heart failure.

ADL

 a's of daily living (ADL) activities that are necessary for daily 

care of oneself and independent community living. It includes 

using the toilet and grooming, dressing, and feeding 

oneself; independent community living includes 

driving,shopping, homemaking, care of family, 

work activities, and so on. 

ischemic cardiomyopathy

Cardiology A disorder caused by myocardial hypoxia, which compromises 

the heart's ability to efficiently pump blood; IC may cause heart failure 

and is a complication of cardiac ischemia, especiallyaffecting older ♂, 

a disparity that ↓ with advancing geezhood Risks factors Personal or 

family Hx of MI, angina, unstableangina, ASHD, or other CAD; HTN, 

smoking, DM, high fat diet, ↑ cholesterol, obesity, stress can all 

precipitate ICManagement  rGH improves  hemodynamics, 

clinical function.