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Geriatrics

Geriatrics- Dr Madhu

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