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Gated blood pool scan
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Gated blood pool scan A nuclear scan to see how the heart wall moves and how much blood is expelled with each heart beat, just after the patient has walked on a treadmill or ridden on a stationary bike.
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Heart
The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
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Gateway Medical Center
Gateway Medical Center is a hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee (USA).
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Gastroenterology
The field of medicine concerned with the function and disorders of the digestive system.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Flow of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus, which happens when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) is weak or relaxes when it shouldn't. May cause esophagitis. Also called esophageal reflux or reflux esophagitis.
Gastrointestinal tract (GIT)
The large, muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus, where the movement of muscles and release of hormones and enzymes digest food. Also called the alimentary canal or digestive tract.
Gastroparesis
Nerve or muscle damage in the stomach. Causes slow digestion and emptying, vomiting, nausea, or bloating. Also called delayed gastric emptying.
Gastrostomy
An artificial opening from the stomach to a hole (stoma) in the abdomen where a feeding tube is inserted. See also enteral nutrition.
Gated blood pool scan
Genes
Basic, functional units of heredity, each occupying a specific place on a chromosome.
Genetic counseling
Providing information, advice, and testing to prospective parents at risk of having a child with a birth defect or genetic disorder.
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Flow of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus, which happens when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) is weak or relaxes when it shouldn't. May cause esophagitis. Also called esophageal reflux or reflux esophagitis.
Geriatric
Of or relating to the aged or to characteristics of the aging process.
Geriatricacetylcholine
A chemical in the brain that acts as a neurotransmitter.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Heart
The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Gateway Medical Center
Gateway Medical Center is a hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee (USA).
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Gastroenterology
The field of medicine concerned with the function and disorders of the digestive system.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Flow of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus, which happens when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) is weak or relaxes when it shouldn't. May cause esophagitis. Also called esophageal reflux or reflux esophagitis.
Gastrointestinal tract (GIT)
The large, muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus, where the movement of muscles and release of hormones and enzymes digest food. Also called the alimentary canal or digestive tract.
Gastroparesis
Nerve or muscle damage in the stomach. Causes slow digestion and emptying, vomiting, nausea, or bloating. Also called delayed gastric emptying.
Gastrostomy
An artificial opening from the stomach to a hole (stoma) in the abdomen where a feeding tube is inserted. See also enteral nutrition.
Gated blood pool scan
Genes
Basic, functional units of heredity, each occupying a specific place on a chromosome.
Genetic counseling
Providing information, advice, and testing to prospective parents at risk of having a child with a birth defect or genetic disorder.
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Flow of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus, which happens when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) is weak or relaxes when it shouldn't. May cause esophagitis. Also called esophageal reflux or reflux esophagitis.
Geriatric
Of or relating to the aged or to characteristics of the aging process.
Geriatricacetylcholine
A chemical in the brain that acts as a neurotransmitter.
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