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| Is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity. |
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| Inflammation of the lungs with congestion. |
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| Activities of daily living. |
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| Is a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity. |
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| Is a loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lasting more than six months, not present at birth, and not associated with a loss or alteration of consciousness. |
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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. This condition can be a result of a heart attack or coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the arteries. |
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| Electrocardiogram (EKG) is a test that checks problems with the electrical activity of your heart. |
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| Complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection, and leukemia. |
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| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. |
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| Refers to the outer side of the body part, but also referred to the side of a body part. |
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| of, relating to, or affecting the right and left sides of the body or the right and left members of paired organs. |
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| A septum between two parts of an organ or a cavity. |
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| Occupational Therapy, therapeutic use of self-care, work, and recreational activities to increase independent function. |
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| Gastrostomy tube, a tube placed directly into the stomach for long-term enteral feeding or gastric decompression. |
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| Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system. |
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| breathlessness or shortness of breath; labored or difficult breathing. |
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| A fever is any body temperature elevation over 100 fahrenheit. |
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