Severe aortic stenosis is a heart condition characterized by a significant narrowing of the aortic valve, obstructing blood flow from the heart to the body. The primary cause of severe aortic stenosis in older adults is calcific degeneration, a process where calcium...
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a blood disorder characterized by the ineffective production of blood cells in the bone marrow, leading to a deficiency of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The exact cause is often unknown, but factors such as...
Chronic Type A Aortic dissection is a serious condition where a tear occurs in the inner layer of the aorta, the body’s largest artery, allowing blood to flow between the layers of the aortic wall, creating a false channel and potentially leading to...
Left leg ischemia, a serious clinical condition involving insufficient blood flow to the limb and a great toe infection, is primarily caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD), atherosclerosis, acute thrombotic or embolic events, vasculitis, and trauma. The...
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells responsible for producing antibodies. It is caused by age, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), radiation exposure, chemicals, and a family history of myeloma. The uncontrolled proliferation of myeloma...