by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 22, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Kawasaki disease is a rare but serious condition that primarily affects children under the age of five. It is an inflammatory disorder that causes blood vessels to become inflamed throughout the body, potentially affecting any type of blood vessel, including the...
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
Pulmonary valve stenosis is a condition characterized by the narrowing of the pulmonary valve, the gateway between the right ventricle of the heart and the pulmonary artery that carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs. The narrowing restricts the flow of blood and...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Sarcoidosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by the formation of small clumps of immune cells called granulomas. These granulomas can develop in various organs, but the lungs and lymph nodes are most commonly affected. Although the exact cause of...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a complex and often misunderstood medical condition that affects the upper body’s nerves and blood vessels. This syndrome can lead to a range of uncomfortable and sometimes debilitating symptoms. In this comprehensive article,...