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Visual medical education by Armando Hasudungan
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Colorectal Cancer
Overview Colon cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer. 1/12 people will develop bowel cancer before the age of 85. However, there are Survival rates are increasing. Early bowel cancer is cured by surgery alone (screening is important!!). If untreated, or diagnosed when distance metastases are present, >98% pf patients die in <5 years. Colorectal…
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Acute Diabetes Complication (DKA, HHS, Hypoglycaemia)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Ketoacidosis: A condition resulting from deficient insulin availability, leading to lipid oxidation and metabolism rather than glucose metabolism. The insulin absence results in free fatty acid (FFA) released from adipose tissue and in unregulated hepatic FFA oxidation and ketogenesis. Type I Diabetes: Autoimmune disease where there is attack of beta cells of the…
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Vasculitides
Classification Large-vessel vasculitis Takayasu arteritis Medium-sized vessel vasculitis Childhood polyarteritis nodosa Kawasaki Disease Small-vessel vasculitis Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s Syndrome) Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg–Strauss syndrome) Henoch-Schönlein purpura (Spring Fever) Other vasculitides Behçet’s disease Kawasaki disease and HSP are the most common childhood vasculitis followed by PAN.
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Brain Abscess
Overview A brain abscess is a focal, encapsulated suppurative infection originating within the brain parenchyma. It begins as a localized area of unencapsulated parenchymal inflammation (cerebritis) that evolves over days to weeks into a pus-filled core surrounded by a vascularized collagen capsule. Despite significant advances in neuroimaging, stereotactic neurosurgery, and broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy, a brain…
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Chronic Lower Limb Ischaemia: Intermittent Claudication
Overview Chronic lower limb ischemia can be classified using the Fontaine classification: I – asymptomatic II – intermittent claudication III – rest pain IV – ulcers/gangrene Grades III and IV are classified as Critical Limb Ischemia. Intermittent claudication is a type of chronic lower limb ischemia that presents with muscle pain on exercise and is…
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Anal Abscess
Overview Anorectal abscess is an infection of soft tissue around the anus. It causes severe perianal pain and swelling. 30% to 70% of anorectal abscesses are associated with an anorectal fistula. It is two times more likely to present in males. 1 2 Anal Abscess Anorectal abscess: collection of pus in anorectal spaces resulting from…
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Non-Febrile Seizures (Epilepsy)
This section will mainly focus on Paediatric Epilepsy (NOT FEBRILE SEIZURES) Children and Adults can have seizures because of metabolic disturbances, trauma or being in a febrile state. This does mean they have epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition characterised by the tendency for recurrent seizures. Presents when at least 2 unprovoked seizures occur >24 hours apart. Overview…
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Medial Elbow Tendinopathy (Golfer’s Elbow) Explained
Learn about medial elbow tendinopathy, also known as golfer’s elbow, including its causes, affected tendons, and typical symptoms. This video explains the underlying pathophysiology, risk factors, and approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Medial Ankle Pain (Inner ankle pain)
Explore the common causes of medial ankle pain, including tendon injuries, ligament strain, and conditions like posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. This video explains the anatomy involved, symptoms to watch for, and approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
PART I – Pneumonia (Overview, Lobar and Bronchopneumonia)
Learn the essential differences between lobar and bronchopneumonia in this clear overview of pneumonia, including its clinical presentation and basic classification. Understand how inflammation patterns affect lung segments and set the stage for diagnosis and treatment.
Our mission
Medical science is complex. Understanding it should feel possible.
Armando Hasudungan turns difficult medical science into clear visual explanations and connected learning experiences—so learners can see the whole picture, remember what matters and find a clearer way forward.
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Turn abstract processes and invisible relationships into something the learner can picture.
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Build understanding around how concepts fit together—not a pile of isolated facts.
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When the topic stops being a blur.
Learners do not come back because the subject became easy. They come back because the explanation gave them a picture they could work with.
“Armando's teaching style gives me the foundational knowledge.
Jessica Payne-Burnett
Medical Student, Charles Sturt University
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Ayesha RaiStudent, Islamabad Medical and Dental College
“The drawings are amazing and super easy to remember.
Reem Mohamed Khair Abdalrazig
Student, Neelain University
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Aortic Aneurysm
Overview An aortic aneurysm is a pathological dilatation of the aorta caused by weakening of the arterial wall. It may involve the aortic root, ascending aorta, arch, descending thoracic aorta, thoracoabdominal aorta or abdominal aorta. Most aortic aneurysms are asymptomatic and are discovered incidentally or through screening. Progressive enlargement increases the risk of rupture, dissection,…
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Good education does not remove complexity. It makes complexity feel simple.
Visualising Medicine is the team behind Armando Hasudungan. We bring together medicine, illustration, writing and technology to make difficult ideas clearer—and build better ways for learners to use them.