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- 3. It would be best for Rachel to see a _____ (special trained nurse that draws blood for lab tests and may also starts IVS) if she were to get her blood tested.
- 5. As she went into a clinic, she had met with a _____ (someone who specializes in diseases of the heart).
- 10. Another option to see an accurate image of her heart was to do an ____ test (using high frequency sound waves to form an image of the inside of the heart).
- 11. She also worried about whether she may be infected with ___ (inflammation of heart muscle).
- 12. They used an ____ which is a medical test to record the electrical signals in the heart to detect any problems.
- 14. The cardiologist began to explain to Rachel that if she did lack in blood cells, then there is a possible chance of ____ (low levels of oxygen due to low blood supply).
- 16. She began to worry about whether she may be infected with any infections such as ____ (inflammation of inner lining in the heart).
- 17. The cardiologist had also asked if she was having any signs of a low _____ count (protein in red blood cells that carry oxygen), which is also a sign of endocarditis.
- 18. To furthermore examine, the cardiologist had also asked if Rachel had any conditions, or past conditions such an ____ (lack of red blood cells).
- 19. They had asked her if she was experiencing any signs of _____(slow heart rate, < 60 BPM) or tachycardia.
- 20. To verify any conditions, the cardiologist suggested for Rachel to have a _____(procedure where needle is used to take blood from a vein for laboratory testing) to assess her oxygen levels.
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- 1. Rachel has been experiencing ____ (pain in the chest).
- 2. Rachel is also encouraged to see a ____(physician specializing in diseases of blood) for any furthermore testing.
- 4. She was also asked if she has ever experienced ____ (when blood is low in oxygen and results in bluish skin).
- 6. She had informed the cardiologist that she was having ____ (fast heart rate, > 100 BPM).
- 7. Rachel had informed them that she was not aware of any conditions if they were any, and the cardiologist began to wonder whether she really did lack of ____ (red blood cells).
- 8. The cardiologist had asked if she was experiencing symptoms such as ______ (runny nose) which is a common symptom of endocarditis.
- 9. The cardiologist decided to do a ____ (looking/observing inside/within the heart/lungs).
- 13. The cardiologist had informed her that her ____(abnormal heart rhythm) could be caused by many factors.
- 15. Her arrhythmia is most likely to be caused by ____ (not enough blood reaching the heart).