by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 18, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common circulatory condition characterized by narrowed arteries, reducing blood flow to the limbs, particularly the legs. PAD is primarily a result of atherosclerosis, a process wherein fatty deposits (plaques) accumulate on the...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 18, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
The human aorta, responsible for ferrying oxygenated blood from the heart to various parts of the body, is paramount to our circulatory system. However, when a segment of this vital artery, specifically within the abdomen, enlarges or balloons out, it forms what we...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 18, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a congenital heart condition characterized by the presence of an extra electrical pathway in the heart. This additional pathway can lead to rapid heartbeats, known as tachycardia. The syndrome is named after the three physicians...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 18, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Small vessel disease (SVD), also known as microvascular disease or coronary microvascular disease, is a condition that affects the small arteries in the heart. It’s characterized by the narrowing or damage to these small blood vessels, which impairs blood flow...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 16, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) is a condition characterized by the presence of an abnormal protein, called a monoclonal protein or M protein, in the blood. It is a precursor condition that can sometimes progress to more serious disorders,...
