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| cerebellum (part of the brain) |
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| dura matter (outmost layer of the meninges) |
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| Vagus nerve (a cranial nerve) |
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| A-fib (Atreial Fibrillation) |
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| irregular and rapid heart rate that can lead to poor blood flow. The atria beat chaotically, increasing chances of stroke and heart-related complications. |
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| AED (Automated External Diffibrillator) |
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| CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) |
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| 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 |
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| CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) |
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| narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of plaque, reducing blood flow to the heart. common cause of heart attacks |
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| Card cath, CC (Cardia Catheterization) |
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| procedure used todiagnose and treat cardiovascular condiditons by inserting a catheter |
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| Card cath, CC (Cardia Catheterization) |
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| procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions by inserting a catheter into the heart through blood vessels |
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| CVI (Chronic Venous Insufficiency) |
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| occurs when veins in the legs don't allow blood to flow back properly to the heart |
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| EKG, ECG (Electrocardiogram) |
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| test that measures the electrical activity of the myocardium to detect abnormalities in heart rhythm, structure or functiohn |
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| ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Difibrillator) |
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| device implanted in the chest or abdomen to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias are detected |
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| PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) |
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| condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs |
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| circulation disorder that affects the blood vessels outside the heart and brain |
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| Tpa (Tissue Plasminogen Activator) |
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| clot-dissolving medication used to treat stroke or heart attack by breaking down blood clots |
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| TST (Treadmill stress test) |
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| diagnostic test that involves walking on a treadmill while monitoring heart activity to assess how the heart functions during physical activity |
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| V-fib (ventricular fibrillation) |
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| life- threatening arrhythmia where the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) quiver instead of pumping blood effectively |
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| progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss |
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| Lou Gehrig's Disease, 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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| neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity |
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| group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, or posture, caused by damage to the developing brain before or after birth |
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| CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) |
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| clear fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord |
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| EEG (Electroencephalogram) |
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| diagnostic test taht records the electrical activity of the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. used to detect seizures, brain disorders, and sleep disturbance |
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| ICP (intracranial pressure) |
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| pressure inside the skull and brain |
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| LOC (level of consciousness) |
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| refers to a persons state of awareness |
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| chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, leading to damage the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers |
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| OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) |
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| disorder characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts, and repetitive behaviors that person feels driven to perform to reduce anxiety |
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| PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) |
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| mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event |
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| sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in the brain that cause changes in behavior, movement, feelings or consciousness |
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