by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is a condition characterized by a narrowing of one or both renal arteries that supply blood to the kidneys. This reduction in blood flow can lead to high blood pressure and kidney damage over time. Overview Renal artery stenosis is...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop after an infection with the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes, usually following a throat infection known as strep throat. The disease affects the heart, joints, skin, and central nervous system. It...
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...
