by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 16, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) is a condition characterized by the presence of an abnormal protein, called a monoclonal protein or M protein, in the blood. It is a precursor condition that can sometimes progress to more serious disorders,...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 16, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), also known as celiac artery compression syndrome, is a rare vascular condition that can cause severe abdominal pain. It occurs when the median arcuate ligament, a fibrous band of tissue in the diaphragm, compresses the celiac...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 14, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Eisenmenger syndrome is a severe type of pulmonary arterial hypertension, a condition where the blood pressure in the lungs is abnormally elevated. It primarily results from a congenital heart defect that causes blood to flow incorrectly between the heart’s...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 14, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) is a non-atherosclerotic, non-inflammatory vascular disease that predominantly affects the medium-sized arteries. It leads to abnormal cell development in the arterial walls, which can cause the vessels to narrow, bulge, or even dissect....
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 12, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
The human heart is a marvelous organ, steadfastly beating about 100,000 times a day. But what happens when that rhythm experiences an anomaly, a skip, a flutter, or a rapid beat? This sensation, often startling, is referred to as heart palpitations. Definition Heart...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 11, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Cardiac sarcoidosis, often overshadowed by more familiar cardiovascular diseases, presents a unique challenge to medical professionals worldwide due to its intricate nature and diverse manifestations. Understanding Cardiac Sarcoidosis Cardiac sarcoidosis is a...
