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| An irregular and often rapid heart rate that can lead to poor blood flow. Can increase the risk of stroke and heart related complications |
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| AED (Automated External Defibrillator) |
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| Portable device that can detect life threatening cardiac arrhythmias and deliver electrical shocks to the heart. |
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| CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) |
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| A surgical procedures that improves blood flow to the heart by using healthy blood flow to the heart. |
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| CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) |
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| The narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries due to buildup of plaque. Reduces blood flow to the heart. |
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| Card cath, CC (Cardiac Catherterization) |
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| Procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions by inserting a thin tube 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 heat. |
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| EKG, ECG (Electrocardiogram) |
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| Is a test that measures the electric activity of the myocardium to detect abnormalities in the heart rhythm, structure, or function |
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| ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) |
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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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| MI (Myocardial Infraction) |
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| Occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked which causes damage to the heart muscle. |
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| PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) |
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| Condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs most common the legs. Leg pain and increases risk of stroke. |
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| PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) |
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| Circulation disorder that affects blood vessels outside of the heart and brain. |
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| Tpa (Tissue Plasminogen Activator) |
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| Clot dissolving medication used in the treatment of stroke or heart attack by breaking down the 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. |
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| V-fib (Ventricular Fibrillation) |
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| Life threatening heart condition |
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| dura matter (outermost layer of the meninges) |
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| gray matter (of the brain or spinal cord) |
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| vagus nerve (a cranial nerve) |
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| Progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss and cognitive decline |
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| ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) |
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| Progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that leads to paralysis or muscle weakness |
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| ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) |
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| Neurodevelopment disorder characterized by patterns of inattention hyperactivity and impulsiveness. |
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| Group of disorders that affect movement. Damage to the developing brain before or at birth. |
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| CSF (Cerebrospinal fluid) |
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| Clear fluid that surrounds and protects the b rain and spinal cord. |
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| EEG (Electroencephalogram) |
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| Diagnostic test that records electrical activity in the brain using electrodes. |
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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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| A persons state of awareness. |
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| A medical procedure where a needle is inserted into the lower back to collect cerebrospinal fluid. |
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| Damage to the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers. |
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| OCD (Obsessive compulsive disorder) |
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| a mental health condition that is triggered by recurring, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors. |
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| PTSD (Post Traumatic stress disorder) |
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| triggered by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. Flashbacks, severe anxiety and etc |
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| Sudden uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that causes changes in behavior, movements and feelings. |
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| TIA( Transiet ischemic attack) |
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