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| Doctor who finds, treats and prevents diseases of the heart and blood vessels. |
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| A doctor who specializes in the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the lungs. |
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| A doctor who is concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases realted to blood. |
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| when needed/when necessary |
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| buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity. |
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| An inflammatory condition of the lungs effecting primarily the microscopic air sacs that is caused by bacteria, a virus or fungi |
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| A condition in ehich the blood doesn't h ave enough healthy ted blood cells. |
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| The transfer of blood and blood components from one person into the bloodstream of another person. |
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| Complete Blood Count, blood test to evaluate over all health and detect a wide range of disorders,including anemia,infection and leukemia. |
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| Electrocardiogram; A test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart. |
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| Activities of daily living. |
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| Is a sudden severe confusion due to rapid changes in brain function that occur with physical or mental illness. |
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| A decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. |
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| Congestive Heart Failure; A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should. |
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