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....
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a medical emergency characterized by the sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness. It usually results from an electrical disturbance in the heart that disrupts its pumping action. SCA is different from a...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a group of heart rhythm disorders characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate that originates above the heart’s ventricles. The term “supraventricular” means above the ventricles, referring to the atria and...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Truncus arteriosus is a rare congenital (present at birth) heart defect. In a normal heart, there are two separate arteries emerging from the heart: the pulmonary artery which carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs, and the aorta which carries...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Tachycardia is a medical term used to describe a condition where the heart beats faster than normal. In general, a resting heart rate of over 100 beats per minute is considered tachycardic. The condition can occur in either the upper or lower chambers of the heart....
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency that occurs when fluid accumulates in the pericardium, the thin sac surrounding the heart. This accumulation of fluid can compress the heart, preventing it from functioning properly and leading to a rapid drop in blood...
