PAD is the decreased blood flow in arms and legs due to artery obstruction. It is primarily caused by atherosclerosis, the accumulation of fatty plaque in the arteries.

Cerebrovascular Accidents, also called CVA's is the medical term for a stroke. A stroke happens when there is a sudden blockage to the brain's bloodflow. This blockage can happen with a ruptured vessel.

Paraplegia results in a partially or completely damaged spinal cord caused by an accident or in rare cases by birth defects.

Arteriosclerosis is a cardiovascular condition that thickens and stiffs blood vessels. This condition prevents them to carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

Neuropathy is caused by damage or degeneration of the peripheral nerves located in the outer part of the brain and spinal cord. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment for Neuropathy here.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) happens when a person receives a severe blow to the head, causing temporary or permanent damage to the brain. Learn more about the symptoms and management of the condition here.

Cancer is a disease that develops in our bodies' cells in any part of the body. When this process is abnormal, damaged cells multiply when they shouldn’t. These damaged cells are responsible for tumors and lumps.

A heart attack requires immediate medical treatment, especially in the emergency room. If the heart stops, first responders or doctors should perform reanimation maneuvers

End-stage renal disease, (also known as kidney failure) happens when a person suffering from a kidney disease reaches a life-threatening state.

An ileostomy is a surgical procedure that consists in creating an opening in the abdominal wall to expose the ileum and allow it to remove solid waste from the body.