medical emergencies Flashcards
1
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seizures
A
an uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, causing a spasm or convulsion, treated by dilantin 
2
Q
angina
A
Severe chest pain associated with insufficient blood supply through the heart
3
Q
emphysema
A
Abnormal increase in the size of the airspace in the lungs, result in laboured breathing, and an increased susceptibility to infection
4
Q
hemophilia
A
blood cannot clot normally
5
Q
myocardial infarction
A
heart attack
Condition, in which damage occurs to the muscular tissue of the heart commonly caused by obstructive circulation
6
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rheumatoid arthritis
A
Pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of function in the joints
7
Q
stroke
A
A sudden loss of brain function caused by blockage or rupture of a blood vessel to the brain
aka cerebrovascular accident
