by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a fast, abnormal heart rhythm originating in the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles). It is considered a type of arrhythmia and can lead to reduced blood flow to the rest of the body, including the brain, and may cause dizziness,...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 20, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
A venous aneurysm is an abnormal bulging or dilation of a vein, caused by weakening of the vessel wall. Unlike arterial aneurysms, which occur in arteries and can be life-threatening, venous aneurysms are generally less dangerous. However, they can still cause...
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...
