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anticoagulant
medication that prevents blood clots
arrhythmia
an irregular heartbeat
catheter
a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
EKG
a test that measures electrical activity of the heart
embolism
a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
hemoglobin
a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
hypertension
high blood pressure
ischemia
a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel
myocardial infarction
commonly known as a heart attack
palliative care
specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life
CHF
A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs
diabetes
A chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar
GERD
A condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort
HIV
A virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS
malaria
A parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes
MS
A chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
TB
A bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs
UTI
Infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, and urethra
Ulcerative colitis
A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon
Zika virus
A mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, rash, joint pain, and other symptoms
thrombosis
The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.
tracheostomy
A surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing.
Urinary incontinence
A loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine.
wound debridement
The removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing.
