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Geriatrics- Dr Madhu

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Myocardial   muscle tissue of the heart  
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arteriosclerosis   hardening of the arteries  
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retinopathy   disease of the retina (eye)  
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neuropathy   disease of the nerves  
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myocardial ischemia   lack of oxygen to the heart muscle  
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angina   chest pain  
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cerebrovascular accident   stroke  
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peripheral vascular disease   decreased circulation in extremities, that can lead to skin ulcers  
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melanocytes   pigmented skin cells  
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alopecia   male balding  
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nocturnal hypoxemia   decreased level of oxygen in the blood while sleeping  
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macular degeneration   breakdown of macula in eye causes progressive loss of sight in center area (field of vision)  
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sleep apnea   the absence of breathing during sleep  
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CHF   Congestive heart failure  
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CVD   cardiovascular disease  
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osteoporosis   softening of the bones  
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decubitus ulcers   a sore over the bony area caused by prolonged pressure and ischemia to the skin  
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CNS   Central nervous system  
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NIDDM   Non Insulin Dependant Diabetes Mellitus  
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CO   Cardiac Output  
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GERD   Gastroesophageal reflux disorder  
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PLMD   periodic limb movement disorder  
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REM   rapid eye movement sleep  
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DNR   Do not Resucitate  
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PFT   pulmonary function test  
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