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Cardiovascular Medicine

Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive medical management including preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for individuals who have diseases or other conditions that affect the heart, lungs and blood vessels. Cardiologists manage complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life threatening abnormal heart beat rhythms in settings such as coronary care units of hospitals.

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Infectious Disease Specialty

Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for individuals who have diseases or conditions which may affect any organ and are caused by infection agents, bacteria or fungi. Patients with fevers that are unexplained are often seen by these specialists and selective use of antibiotics is often employed as a means of treatment.

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