by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) are early heartbeats originating in the heart’s lower chambers, called the ventricles. PVCs disrupt the normal heart rhythm, causing a sensation of a skipped beat or a fluttering in the chest. Although often harmless,...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Pulmonary atresia is a rare congenital heart defect in which the pulmonary valve does not develop properly. The pulmonary valve, located between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery, allows blood to flow from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation. In pulmonary...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Pulmonary edema, broadly speaking, refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs. This accumulation can impede the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, causing shortness of breath and, in severe cases, life-threatening...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially life-threatening medical condition characterized by the sudden blockage of a pulmonary artery in the lungs. This blockage usually occurs when a blood clot that formed elsewhere in the body, commonly in the legs or pelvis,...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a serious, progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries that supply the lungs. These arteries become narrowed or blocked, causing the heart to work harder to pump blood through the lungs. Over time, this...
