by Bay Biosciences | Jul 3, 2024 | Info
Heart Block Overview Heart block is a type of arrhythmia that affects the electrical system of the heart and causes it to beat irregularly and slower than usual. A third degree heart block is the most serious type. It can lead to a cardiac arrest. This is due to a...
by Bay Biosciences | Jul 2, 2024 | Info
Double Vision Overview Double vision occurs when a person sees a double image where there should only be one. The two images can be side by side, on top of one another, or both. It can happen for many reasons, including diabetes and a blow to the head. Double vision...
by Bay Biosciences | Jul 1, 2024 | Info
Cardiac Arrest Overview Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when an electrical malfunction causes the heart to stop beating. It prevents blood flow to the organs, and this can be fatal without immediate treatment. Below, we look at what happens during sudden cardiac arrest,...
by Bay Biosciences | Jun 30, 2024 | Info
Gangrene Overview Gangrene occurs when a lack of oxygen-rich blood causes tissue to die in some part of the body, often the hands or feet. It is a serious condition that can result in amputation of a limb or death. It needs urgent treatment to halt the spread of...
by Bay Biosciences | Jun 29, 2024 | Info
Lightheadedness Overview A person can experience lightheadedness for a variety of reasons. These include hypotension, inner ear disorders, and illness. Lightheadedness is a feeling of faintness, dizziness, or being close to passing out. It can occur alongside vertigo,...
by Bay Biosciences | Jun 28, 2024 | Info
Bradycardia Overview Bradycardia refers to a resting heart rate that is slower than usual. A heart rate of fewer than 60 beats per minute may indicate an underlying health issue, but this is not always the case. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), a...
