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A specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases. |
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a physician who possesses specialized skill in the diagnosis and treatment of the pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases. |
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Emergency room, Complaints of |
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Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid. |
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is a routine part of every doctor's examination of the eye, not just the ophthalmologist's. It consists exclusively of inspection. |
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a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. |
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Electrocardiogram- a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart. |
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an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. |
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a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment. |
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Rapid assessment procedure- team-based qualitative inquiry using triangulation, iterative data analysis, and additional data collection to quickly develop a preliminary understanding of a situation from the insider’s perspective. |
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Congestive Heart Failure- the heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation of blood in the tissues of the body or to pump out the venous blood returned to it by the venous circulation |
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Complete Blood Count- a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders |
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Gastrostomy Tube- a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. |
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relating to or denoting drugs that affect a person's mental state. |
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A condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. In this condition, the left ventricle, which is the main heart muscle, is usually enlarged and dilated |
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Difficult or labored breathing. |
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A doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels. |
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Urinary Tract Infection- an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. |
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