Disorder Archives

Left Bundle Branch Block [LBBB]

an abnormality of the electrical conducting system of the heart. There are two main conducting pathways in the heart, the left and the right bundle. In LBBB, the left conducting pathway no longer functions so electrical conduction is maintained through the right bundle. LBBB is more common in structural abnormalities of the heart such as … Read more

Ischemic Stroke

A type of stroke that is caused by blockage in a blood vessel

Jaundice

Yellow/green discolouration of a patient’s skin eyes and other tissues as a result of a raised bilirubin level. Bilirubin is a waste product of expired red blood cells (red blood cells last around 120 days and then need to be disposed of). Bilirubin is normally processed by the liver before being excreted in faeces and … Read more