by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect that occurs when the ductus arteriosus, a blood vessel in the heart, fails to close naturally after birth. This vessel is essential during fetal development, allowing blood to bypass the lungs and receive...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Pectus Excavatum, also known as “sunken chest” or “funnel chest,” is a congenital condition where the breastbone (sternum) and rib cartilage develop abnormally, causing the middle of the chest to appear sunken or concave. The condition can vary...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Pericardial Effusion is a condition characterized by an accumulation of excess fluid within the pericardial sac, a thin, two-layered membrane that surrounds the heart. This fluid buildup can lead to increased pressure on the heart, affecting its ability to function...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, a thin, two-layered sac that surrounds the heart and holds it in place within the chest. The pericardium also produces a small amount of fluid that lubricates the heart, reducing friction with surrounding tissues...
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...
