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  • Close-up of a person's eye with noticeable redness in the white area. The surrounding skin appears slightly swollen and darkened. The image highlights the condition of the eye and surrounding area.

    December 6, 2024
    Conjunctivitis Written by: Marcos Otero, Retired Physician Associate Our Patient: Background: Gabriela, a 26-year-old teacher in Caracas, began noticing her…
  • A man with a beard and disheveled hair winces in pain, sweating profusely. He is wearing a blue shirt and appears to be experiencing discomfort, possibly due to a headache or illness. The background is blurred.

    December 6, 2024
    Kidney Stones Written by: Marcos Otero, Retired Physician Associate Our Patient: Background: Sergio, a 45-year-old man from San José, works…
  • In a dimly lit room, a person sits on a bed wearing a gray sweater, their hair tied back. With one hand on their temple and eyes closed in pain, they embody the challenge of trying to identify headaches from subtle signs of discomfort.

    December 5, 2024
    What Are the Different Types Of Headaches And How Can You Identify Them? Written by: Marcos Otero, Retired Physician Associate…
  • An X-ray image of a human chest, showing the ribcage, spine, and lungs. A small arrow points to an area on the lower right side, indicating a particular spot of interest or abnormality.

    December 5, 2024
    Enlarged Heart: A Patient’s Journey
 Written by: Marcos Otero, Retired Physician Associate Our Patient Patient: Javier Alejandro Pérez
 Location: Mexico…
  • A preserved enlarged heart lies in a transparent container filled with yellowish liquid. The dark heart, with visible red veins, creates a warm yet clinical atmosphere under the lighting.

    December 5, 2024
    What is a enlarged heart indicative of? Enlarged hearts, or cardiomegaly, can indicate a variety of underlying health conditions that…
  • example of AFIB ECG

    December 5, 2024
    Atrial Fibrillation: A Patient's Journey
 Written by: Marcos Otero, Retired Physician Associate Our Patient Patient: Juan Carlos Martínez
 Location: Buenos…
  • Illustration comparing a normal heart and one affected by congestive heart failure (CHF). The normal heart features regular ventricular chambers, while the CHF-impacted heart displays thickened chambers with reduced filling capacity and ejection of blood.

    December 5, 2024
    What is Congestive Heart Failure? Over time, congestive heart failure (CHF) becomes a serious condition affecting your heart's ability to…
  • Diagram illustrating heart valve disease. Top row features closed valves, with normal on the left and stenosis on the right. Bottom row displays open valves: normal on the left and stenosis, often associated with a heart murmur, showing a narrowed opening on the right.

    December 5, 2024
    Heart Murmur: A Patient’s Journey
 Written by: Marcos Otero, Retired Physician Associate Our Patient Patient: Rosa Elena Morales
 Location: Antigua,…
  • Diagram comparing a normal heart with one experiencing atrial fib. The left side shows a healthy heart with clear electrical pathways, while the right side illustrates chaotic activity in the atria, characteristic of atrial fib.

    December 5, 2024
    What is Atrial Fib? It's imperative for you to understand what Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is, as it can significantly impact…
  • Diagram illustrating differences between a normal heart and one with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). The normal heart pumps oxygen-rich blood efficiently, while the failing heart has a dilated ventricle. Symptoms include chest congestion, lung fluid, and swelling in legs and feet.

    December 5, 2024
    Congestive Heart Failure: A Patient’s Journey Written by: Marcos Otero, Retired Physician Associate Our Patient Patient: María Fernanda Gómez Location:…
  • A woman in traditional clothing clutches her stomach with a pained expression. She wears a white blouse with lace sleeves, a blue skirt, and multiple colorful beaded necklaces. Her hair is tied back with a red accessory. The background is gray.

    December 5, 2024
    Urinary Tract Infection Written by: Marcos Otero, Retired Physician Associate Our Patient: Background: Ximena, a 28-year-old graphic designer, lives an…
  • A person with short gray hair squints and twists their face in a humorous or confused expression, perhaps pondering what to do next, while wearing a dark shirt. The blurred background keeps the focus on the suspect's animated facial features.

    December 4, 2024
    There's nothing more alarming than witnessing a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA),