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Ecocardiografía fetal

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3D Cardiac ultrasound

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Electrocardiogram (EKG)

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Electroencephalogram

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Fetal electrophysiology

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Electromyography

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Otoacoustic emissions

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Holter monitor

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Neuro-otology tests

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E. coli

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It is a family of bacteria that inhabit human and animal intestines, being generally harmless, although sometimes they can cause mild symptoms. However, some dangerous strains can cause diarrhea, intestinal bleeding, acute abdominal pain, severe infections,…

Edema

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It refers to an inflammation caused by fluid retention that accumulates in the body tissues. It can appear in any area, although its appearance is more frequent in the hands, arms, legs, ankles, and feet. Women…

Pulmonary edema

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It refers to a condition that consists of the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, hindering the respiratory processes. Pulmonary edema is usually the result of heart disease, but it can also occur from other causes…

High risk pregnancy

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It can be understood as a series of elements that increase the chances of developing health problems during pregnancy, putting the life of the mother and the baby at risk.  Origin and potential risks: Among the…

Ectopic pregnancy

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It is an anomaly in which the fertilized egg does not remain implanted in the uterus, but develops outside of it, which makes the pregnancy impossible and if it is not treated it can trigger serious…

Molar pregnancy

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It is a pregnancy anomaly in which a lump or tumor forms in the uterus due to an abnormally fertilized egg, causing the placental tissue to produce this tumor mass. Also called hydatidiform mole, molar pregnancy,…

Pulmonary embolism

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When one of the pulmonary arteries is obstructed by a blood clot, we have a pulmonary embolism. These clots do not originate in the lungs, they generally come from the deep veins of the lower limbs…

Dwarfism

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It refers to short stature (less than 1.47 m) whose cause is genetic or caused by a specific condition. Dwarfism is classified into two types: Disproportionate: Bone development is blocked, so there is a lack of…

Encephalitis

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It is an inflammatory process of the brain, mainly due to the presence of viral or bacterial infections, which can cause the destruction of neurons, bleeding, and brain damage. Young people and older adults are the…

Encopresis

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It is a condition that occurs in children over five years old who have learned to use the bathroom, but who defecate involuntarily due to the effect of accumulated fecal matter in the colon and rectum.…

Endocarditis

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It is a localized infection in the endocardium, which is the tissue that surrounds the heart and its valves. The bacteria that cause endocarditis enter the blood as a result of a primary infection originated in…

Endometriosis

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It is a common condition in women of reproductive age, especially between 30 and 40 years of age. Endometriosis refers to the thickening and overflow of the internal tissues of the uterus, that is, the endometrium,…

Peripheral arterial disease

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This condition occurs when the blood vessels are obstructed by the existence of accumulated fatty plaques on the walls (atherosclerosis). By narrowing the vessels, the correct distribution of blood to the rest of the body is…

Coronary artery disease (CAD)

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It is the consequence of cholesterol accumulated in the coronary arteries that becomes a hard plaque that adheres to them, reducing blood circulation and the amount of oxygen supplied to the heart, which can cause a…

Addison’s disease

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It is a condition that affects the adrenal glands, located in the upper renal area, which are responsible for producing hormones that are involved in growth, mood, tissue function, metabolism, and the body’s reaction to stress.…

Alzheimer’s disease

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It is the degenerative neurological pathology with the highest incidence in the world, which normally affects individuals over 60 years old. Brain atrophy and shrinkage occurs causing the progressive death of neurons, being a type of…

Chagas disease

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It is an inflammatory parasitic infection caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, a parasite present in the excrement of the triatomine or kissing bug, affecting anyone and causing cardiac and digestive complications that can be extremely serious. The…

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