Heart attack, also called myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to the heart becomes blocked. The heart cannot get oxygen and part of the heart muscle can be damaged or die. This can lead to heart failure or dangerous heart arrhythmias. A … [Read more...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a deep vein in your body. They typically form in the legs, but can form elsewhere, such as the arms. DVT often causes pain and swelling, but does not always produce noticeable symptoms. The danger with … [Read more...]
Sepsis
Sepsis is a reaction to infection that can ultimately lead to multiple organ failure and death. Sepsis is not the infection itself, but an immune response gone wild. It is sometimes confused with septicemia, which is an infection and one that can … [Read more...]
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), also called reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a condition that causes persistent, severe pain, and other symptoms. It usually follows an injury or surgery and causes pain that is disproportional to the … [Read more...]
Spina Bifida
Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the spine does not close completely, so there is an opening that leaves the spinal cord exposed. According to the Spina Bifida Association, it is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the U.S. … [Read more...]
M. Chimaera Infection
Mycobacterium chimaera, or M. chimaera, is a rare species of bacteria that is usually found in soil or water. Healthy people exposed under normal circumstances, rarely get sick from M. chimaera. Those who are exposed during open heart surgery are at … [Read more...]
Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a condition in which a baby is born with an extra chromosome. It causes cognitive delays, often mild to moderate. Each case is unique. Some people with down syndrome experience other health problems. Most have distinctive physical … [Read more...]
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