by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Truncus arteriosus is a rare congenital (present at birth) heart defect. In a normal heart, there are two separate arteries emerging from the heart: the pulmonary artery which carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs, and the aorta which carries...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
A ventricular aneurysm is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal bulging or dilation of a portion of the heart’s ventricular wall. This bulge results from a weakening of the heart muscle tissue, leading to the formation of a thin-walled sac or pouch,...
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...
