Disorders

Diabetes

A chronic disease in which body cells are unable to use glucose to provide energy for muscles and tissues.

Insulin

A hormone released by the pancreas that allows glucose to enter body cells for energy.

Gallstones

Small, hard masses that form in the gallbladder, usually from cholesterol precipitating out of bile.

Causes of Gallstones

Obesity, alcohol intake, and heredity.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

A general term for diseases that cause inflammation in the intestines.

Chron's disease

A type of IBD that can affect any part of the alimentary canal.

Ulcerative colitis

An IBD that affects the colon and can cause loose and bloody stools.

Arteriosclerosis

A condition where the walls of arteries thicken and lose elasticity.

Atherosclerosis

The most common type of arteriosclerosis characterized by the buildup of plaque in arteries.

Heart Valve Disease

A condition where valves in the heart do not function properly, affecting blood flow.

Ischemic stroke

A type of stroke caused by a clot blocking blood flow to the brain.

Hemorrhagic stroke

A type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

Insulin Pump

A wearable device that delivers continuous rapid-acting insulin to help control blood glucose levels.

CAT (Computed Axial Tomography)

A specialized x-ray that provides cross-sectional images of the body's interior.

Spiral CT Scan

An advanced CT scan that produces detailed 3D images of blood vessels and tissues.

Cardiac Catheterization

A procedure using a catheter to inject dye into the heart for detailed imaging.

Angioplasty

A surgical procedure that uses a catheter to open blocked arteries.

Coronary Bypass

A surgical procedure to reroute blood flow around blocked arteries.