by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 22, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Angina, often referred to as angina pectoris, is a type of chest pain or discomfort stemming from an inadequate oxygen-rich blood supply to the heart muscle. This reduced blood flow is usually caused by narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. Overview Angina...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 22, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
An aneurysm refers to the bulging or dilation of a blood vessel caused by a weakened vessel wall. It can occur in any vessel throughout the body but is most commonly found in the brain (cerebral aneurysm) or the aorta (aortic aneurysm). If left untreated, an aneurysm...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 22, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Amyloidosis is a rare and often serious disease that occurs when a substance called amyloid accumulates in your organs. Amyloid is an abnormal protein usually produced by cells in your bone marrow that can be deposited in any tissue or organ. Overview...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 22, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Acute Coronary Syndrome, commonly referred to as ACS, is a medical term used to describe a range of conditions associated with a sudden reduction of blood flow to the heart muscle. This can result in symptoms like chest pain (angina) or even a heart attack. ACS is a...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue, which provides support and structure to various organs, including the heart, blood vessels, eyes, and skeleton. The disorder is caused by a mutation in the FBN1 gene, which encodes...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Metabolic syndrome, also referred to as syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome, is a group of interconnected physiological, biochemical, clinical, and metabolic factors that significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. A...
