by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 22, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Heart failure, often misunderstood as a condition where the heart suddenly stops beating, is a chronic, progressive condition where the heart muscle is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body’s requirements. As the heart’s pumping power...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 22, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic heart condition characterized by the abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, particularly the walls of the left ventricle. This thickening makes it harder for the heart to pump blood efficiently, increasing the risk of...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a serious, progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries that supply the lungs. These arteries become narrowed or blocked, causing the heart to work harder to pump blood through the lungs. Over time, this...
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
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....
