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25 Cards in this Set
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CAD (Coronary Artery Disease)
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heart disease
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DM (Diabetes Mellitus)
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condition in which person has an abnormally high level of glucose due to Insulin deficiency
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MI (Mycoardial Infarction)
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heart attack
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CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
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stroke
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TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
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"mini" stroke
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CA (cancer)
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uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Emphysema
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Asthma
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swelling and constriction of the airways
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CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
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condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of the body
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GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
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acid reflux
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LNMP (last normal menstrual period)
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describes the first day of a woman's last period
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GPA (Gravida, Para, Abortions)
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Gravida = number of times a woman has been pregnant
Para = number of live births Abortions = number of unsuccessful pregnancies (voluntary or spontaneous) |
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DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)
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blood clot in the extremities
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PE (Pulmonary Embolism)
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blood clot in the lung
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Appendectomy
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surgical removal of the Appendix
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Cholecystectomy
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surgical removal of the Gallbladder
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TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate)
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partial removal of the Prostate
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CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
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surgery to improve blood flow to the heart
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Hysterectomy
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surgical removal of the uterus
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Oophorectomy
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surgical removal of the ovaries
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Tubal Ligation
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surgical sterilization in females
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Pacemaker Placement
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surgical placement of device to control abnormal heart rhythms
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Stent placement
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procedure to open blocked heart arteries
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Hernia repair
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surgical correction of a hernia
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Lithotripsy
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procedure in which sound waves are used to break apart stones in the kidney, bladder or ureters
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