Common Terms: Medical

Hypertension

High blood pressure

Angina

Chest pain

Acute

New urgent

Chronic

Ongoing long-term

Alopecia

Hair loss

Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

Stroke

Myocardial infarction

Heart attack

Edema

Swelling

CT scan

CAT scan

Cryotherapy

Freezing off

Abdomen

Stomach

Tachycardia

Fast heart rate

Bradycardia

Slow heart rate

Hyperglycemia

High blood sugar

Hypoglycemia

Low blood sugar

GERD

Heartburn or acid reflux

Shortness of breath

Trouble breathing

Phalanges

Fingers and toes

Arrhythmia

Irregular heart rhythm

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells

Vertigo

Dizziness or spinning

Syncope

Fainting or temporary loss

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Blood clot

Osteoarthritis

Wear and tear arthritis

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Lou Gehrig’s disease