by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
A ventricular aneurysm is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal bulging or dilation of a portion of the heart’s ventricular wall. This bulge results from a weakening of the heart muscle tissue, leading to the formation of a thin-walled sac or pouch,...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Ventricular fibrillation (VFib) is a serious heart rhythm disorder that occurs when the heart’s lower chambers, or ventricles, start to beat in a rapid, chaotic manner. Instead of pumping blood efficiently to the body, the ventricles quiver, preventing the heart...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart condition characterized by a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the heart’s two lower chambers (ventricles). This hole allows oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to mix with oxygen-poor blood...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a fast, abnormal heart rhythm originating in the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles). It is considered a type of arrhythmia and can lead to reduced blood flow to the rest of the body, including the brain, and may cause dizziness,...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 20, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
A venous aneurysm is an abnormal bulging or dilation of a vein, caused by weakening of the vessel wall. Unlike arterial aneurysms, which occur in arteries and can be life-threatening, venous aneurysms are generally less dangerous. However, they can still cause...
