Just a few hours away from the Caribbean islands is one of the top Latin American hospitals in cardiology—the Cardiovascular Institute at the Hospital Internacional de Colombia, located in the beautiful city of Bucaramanga. This world-class medical center boasts over 35 years of heart disease experience in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, cutting-edge surgical procedures, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs.

Huberto Urdaneta, a 62-year-old Venezuelan from Maracaibo, has been battling Parkinson's disease for over a decade. This neurodegenerative disorder affects the areas of the brain that control movement. For him, it started as tremors and progressive stiffness in his movements but gradually became a daily challenge to lead a regular life.

The Stroke Center of Excellence at the Hospital Internacional de Colombia (HIC) has received Diamond category recognition from the Angels Initiative, in alliance with the World Stroke Organization (WSO), an international organization that sets and monitors standards and practices in the management of this disease.

For those expecting a baby, the news that their child has a heart defect can generate great uncertainty and anxiety about what might happen. However, thanks to recent medical advances, new possibilities are emerging to bring hope to the hearts of the smallest ones.