Hidden Clues: A Case of Shah-Waardenburg Syndrome | Episode 14

The Health Pulse

🎙️When a 42-year-old man visits the clinic with shortness of breath and chest discomfort, his case seems straightforward—until a few unusual details begin to raise questions.

From childhood surgeries to a subtle physical trait, this episode follows a medical mystery that slowly unravels into something far more complex than expected.

What do different colored eyes and hearing loss on one side have to do with heart and kidney issues? You might be surprised.

🎧 Tune in to discover how small, seemingly unrelated clues can lead to big answers—and why sharing your full medical history might be more important than you think.

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Chapters

1. Welcome to Health Pulse (00:00:00)

2. New Heart Symptoms, Complex Medical History (00:00:24)

3. Physical Exam Reveals Unusual Patterns (00:02:54)

4. Uncovering Wardenburg Syndrome (00:04:28)

5. Neural Crest Cells Connection (00:07:05)

6. Genetic Links and Variable Expressivity (00:09:58)

7. Heart Problems and Medication Management (00:12:05)

8. The Value of Medical Detective Work (00:13:32)