ALS: - ANS-a terminal condition comprised by progressive neuromuscular weakness
CVA - ANS-a condition that interrupts blood flow to the brain causing death of cells
, APHASIA - ANS-inability to speak
GCS - ANS-scoring method to evaluate neurologic
LP - ANS-surgical puncture to gather CSP
TIA - ANS-temporary impairment of neuromuscular function
ICP - ANS-pressure inside the skull
CPP - ANS-that net pressure that perfuses the brain
AVM - ANS-abnormal connection between an artery and a vein
LOC - ANS-level of consciousness
PEG - ANS-feeding tube placed through the abdominal wall
TBI - ANS-damage to brain tissue caused by trauma
Pulmonary artery - ANS-blood vessel that brings oxygen-poor blood from the heart to
the lungs
Systole - ANS-contraction phase of the heart cycle
Mitral Valve - ANS-valve located between the left upper and left lower chambers of the
heart
Pericardium - ANS-membrane around the heart
Cardiomyopathy - ANS-disease of the heart muscle
Phlebitis - ANS-inflammation of a vein
Sphygmomanometer - ANS-instrument to measure blood pressure
Aneurysm - ANS-widening or bulging of an artery wall
Cyanosis - ANS-bluish discoloration of the skin associated with low oxygen in the blood
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