by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a serious condition that affects the heart valves. It is a complication of rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease caused by a streptococcal bacterial infection. RHD can cause long-term heart damage, affecting the normal functioning...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Sick sinus syndrome, also known as sinus node dysfunction, is a group of heart rhythm disorders in which the heart’s natural pacemaker, the sinus node, doesn’t function properly. The sinus node is responsible for initiating the electrical impulses that...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare, often underdiagnosed condition in which a tear occurs within the walls of a coronary artery. This tear can cause blood to accumulate within the arterial wall, leading to a reduction in blood flow to the heart...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Sarcoidosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by the formation of small clumps of immune cells called granulomas. These granulomas can develop in various organs, but the lungs and lymph nodes are most commonly affected. Although the exact cause of...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide....
