Understanding Epilepsy Epilepsy is a neurological (nur-oh-LOJ’-eh-cull) condition that affects how electrical signals in the brain work. Epilepsy causes seizures and also can impact memory, thinking and mood. Although all epilepsy causes at least one seizure, not all seizures mean you have epilepsy. It is important to find a comprehensive epilepsy center with the experience,…
With the highest designation as a level 4 epilepsy center, Norton Neuroscience Institute Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is the epilepsy treatment destination for Louisville and Southern Indiana. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained epilepsy specialists are at the leading edge of seizure treatment. Treatments for epilepsy can include lifestyle and dietary changes, medication and surgery. Your custom epilepsy treatment plan…
Epilepsy (EP’-uh-lep-see) is a neurological (meaning it has to do with your brain) disorder that causes seizures. There is no cure for epilepsy, but most people find relief from symptoms with medications, lifestyle changes or surgery. Epilepsy is fairly common — about 1 in 26 people develop symptoms of epilepsy, and it can affect people…
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Ventricular arrhythmias (ven-TRI-kyuh-lar uh-RITH-mee-uhs) are problems with the electrical signals in your heart. These conditions make your heart beat too fast or cause the heart’s rhythm to become out of sync. Arrhythmia means a change in the heart’s rhythm or force. A healthy heart at rest beats at a steady rhythm of 60 to 100…
What Is Ventricular Tachycardia (V-tach)? Ventricular tachycardia (ven-TRI-kyuh-lar tack-uh-CARD-ee-uh) is an arrhythmia (uh-RITH-mee-uh), which means an abnormal heartbeat. Ventricular tachycardia (also called V-tach) makes part of the heart beat the wrong way. Your heart is made of four separate areas (chambers) that squeeze and release in a specific way to keep your blood moving through…
A problem with your heart’s rhythm is called an arrhythmia (uh-RITH-mee-uh). If your heart beats too quickly, this is called tachycardia, which can be harmless. In some cases, if an irregular rhythm is coming from the bottom part of your heart, it may be ventricular tachycardia (ven-TRI-kyuh-lar tack-uh-CARD-ee-uh), or VT. A healthy heart normally beats…
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When you get a brain tumor diagnosis, your world gets turned upside down. You have an explanation for your symptoms, which can be comforting. But you are likely wondering “what’s next”? Is the diagnosis correct? Will I be able to get the right treatment? Will there be frequent travel to get treatment? Will I have…
Diabetes management requires awareness, knowing what makes your blood sugar (glucose) level rise and fall — and how to control these day-to-day factors. Effective management can help prevent complications and improve your quality of life. Diabetes Treatment Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology and Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare, provide diabetes treatment…
Heart attacks during pregnancy or shortly after are rare. When they do happen, a common cause is spontaneous coronary artery dissection. In fact, spontaneous coronary artery dissection is the most common cause of pregnancy-associated heart attack. Heart attacks typically are caused by a plaque blocking blood from reaching the heart muscle. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection…
Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is a condition that includes new or worsening symptoms of heart failure that often lead to hospitalization or an emergency department visit. On this page, we will use ADHF for all acute heart failure syndromes. There are different types of heart failure and different stages, which help doctors decide how…