Pulmonary hypertension, or PH, is a serious condition where blood pressure becomes too high in the arteries of the lungs. The pressure makes it harder for blood to flow normally, forcing the heart to work overtime.
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot in a deep vein. Most often occurring in the legs, these clots can also occur less commonly in the arm, under the clavicle or in the belly.
The majority of people experiencing preeclampsia recover fully with no further problems, but for some, it can have a lasting impact on long-term cardiovascular health.
This article, shared with permission from Omaha World-Herald medical reporter Julie Anderson, details how cardiologist Angela Yetman, MD, has done extensive detective work to find nearly 100 family members with the same condition.
Everyone has connective tissue that holds your body together and supports its various structures. Unfortunately, some conditions attack this vital tissue. One of these conditions is Marfan syndrome.
Chronic total occlusion of the heart, or CTO, refers to a complete blockage (100% occlusion) in one of the coronary arteries for more than three months.
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