A collage of fruits, vegetables, and people exercising. A large red heart with a white heartbeat line is at the center. People, smiling and in active wear, are engaged in activities like jogging against a backdrop of colorful produce.

February 3, 2025

HEART AWARENESS MONTH Written by: Marcos Otero, Retired Physician Associate February is HEART AWARENESS MONTH, a time to focus on…

A man in a blue t-shirt, showing heart disease signs with a concerned expression, holds his chest while standing on a sunlit street with blurred pedestrians in the background.

January 30, 2025

Chest pain can have many causes, including heart-related issues, muscle pain, and inflammation.

January 16, 2025

Heart Disease Signs and Symptoms! Written by: Marcos Otero, Retired Physician Associate Introduction: Our heart is the engine that keeps…

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 11, 2024

What are heart murmurs? You may have heard the term “heart murmur” during a routine check-up, but what does it…

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…

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…

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:…

March 19, 2024

The Cardiovascular System Understanding the Cardiovascular System: Your Heart and Blood Vessels The cardiovascular system, often referred to as the…

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