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| A-fib (artial fibrillation) |
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| AED (Automated External Defibrillator) |
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| CAD (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) |
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| CABG is a surgical procedure that improves blood flow to the heart by using a healthy blood vessel from another part of the body to bypass a blocked coronary artery, restoring oxygen-rich blood flow to the heart muscle. |
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| CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) |
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| CAD is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of plaque, reducing blood flow to the heart. |
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| Card cath, CC (Cardiac Catherization) |
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| Cardiac cauterization is a procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular condition by inserting a thin tube into the heart through blood vessels, often used to examine blockage or perform treatments like angioplasty. |
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| CVI (Chronic Venous Insufficiency) |
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| CVI occurs when veins in the legs don't allow blood to flow back properly to the heart, causing blood to pool in the veins. |
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| EKG, ECG (Electrocardiogram) |
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| A EKG (or ECG) is a test that measures the electrical activity of the myocardium to detect abnormalities in the heart rhythm, structure, or function. |
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| Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, occurs when the force of blood against artery walls is too high, increasing the risk of heart disease stroke, and other cardiovascular problems |
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| ICD ( Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) |
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| MI (Myocardial Infarction) |
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| PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) |
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| PAD is a condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, commonly the legs. |
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| PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) |
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| PVD is a circulation disorder that affects blood vessels outside the heart and brain, often causing reducing blood flow to the arms and legs, leading to pain or cramping. |
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| Tpa (Tissue Plasminogen Activator) |
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| Tpa is a clot-dissolving medication used in the treatment of stroke or heart attack by breaking down blood clots that obstruct blood flow to vital organs. |
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| TST (Treadmill Stress Test) |
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| A TST is a diagnostic test that involves walking on a treadmill while monitoring heart activity to assess how the heart functions during physical stress. |
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| V-fib (Ventricular Fibrillation) |
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| V-fib is a life-threating arrhythmia in which the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) quiver instead of pumping blood effectively, often leading to cardiac arrest. |
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| AD ( Alzheimer's Disease) |
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| Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes. |
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| ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) |
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| ALS also known as Lou Gehring's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness paralysis, and eventually respiratory failure. |
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| ADHD ( Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) |
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| ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness that interfere with daily functioning or development. |
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| Cerebral pasly is a group of disorder that affect that affect movement, muscle tone, or posture, caused by damage to the developing brain, typically before the birth |
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| CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) |
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| Cerebrospinal fluid is the clear fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and acting as a medium for nutrient and waste exchange. |
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| EEG (Electroencephalogram) |
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| An EEG is a diagnostic test that records electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp, often used to detect seizures, brain disorders, or sleep disturbances. |
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| ICP (Intercranial Pressure) |
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| Intracranial pressure refers to the pressure inside the skill and brain |
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| LOC (Level of Consciousness) |
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| Level of consciousness refers to a person's state of awareness, ranging from full alertness to deep coma. |
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| A lumbar puncture, or spinal tap is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower back to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic testing, often used to diagnose conditions like meningitis or multiple sclerosis. |
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| Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system leading to damage to the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers, causing symptoms such as fatigue, weakness and difficulty with coordination. |
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| OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) |
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| OCD is a mental health disorder characterized by recurring unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that a person feels driven to perform to reduce anxiety. |
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| PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) |
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| PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. |
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| a seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, or consciousness. |
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| TIA (Transient Ischemic attack |
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| a TIA or mini-stroke occurs when there is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, causing stroke-like symptoms that resolves within a few minutes to hours without permanent damage. |
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