Illustrate Change: Medical Illustrations Featuring People of Color

Cardiology

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) occurs when the weakening of the wall of the aorta causes the vessel to balloon over time.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Atrial Fibrillation
and Stroke

The right and left atria are the two uppermost chambers of the heart, which are responsible for receiving blood from the body and pumping it to the right or left ventricle respectively.

Atrial Fibrillation
and Stroke

Coronary Artery Disease Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Plaque accumulation in the walls of the coronary arteries, which provide blood to the heart and other parts of the body, is the cause of coronary artery disease.

Coronary Artery Disease Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of blood clots in deep leg veins, typically located in the legs.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Heart Disease Mitigated By Ventricular Support Device

A ventricular support device is a portable device that allows a patient to return home and continue with their normal activities after it has been surgically implanted.

Heart Disease Mitigated By Ventricular Support Device

Heart Failure

Heart failure is when the heart is unable to pump blood around the body well enough to meet the needs of the body.

Heart Failure

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition that affects a valve between the left chambers of the heart, known as the atrium (upper chamber) and ventricle (lower chamber).

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Myocardial Infarctıon With Non Obstructive Coronary Arterıes

Myocardial infarction is defined pathologically as myocardial cell death due to prolonged ischemia.

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Myocardial Infarctıon With Non Obstructive Coronary Arterıes

Pericarditis

Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium of the heart: a sac of fibrous and serous tissue that envelops the heart.

Pericarditis

Pulmonary arterial hypertension

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a condition that affects the blood vessels in, and leading to the lungs.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension

Transient Ischemic Attack

A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), often called a “mini-stroke,” is a brief episode where there is a temporary disruption in blood flow to the brain, resulting in stroke-like symptoms.

Transient Ischemic Attack

Dermatology

Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a chronic condition that results in dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. It is more prevalent in those with a family history of the disease. Though it usually starts in young children, it can occur at any age.

Atopic Dermatitis

Bullous Pemphigoid

Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a non-contagious autoimmune condition characterized by blisters on the skin. These form when antibodies mistakenly attack proteins that help connect the outer skin layer (epidermis) to the deeper skin layer (dermis), causing them to separate.

Bullous Pemphigoid

Calciphylaxis

Calciphylaxis, also known as calcific uremic arteriolopathy (CUA), is a rare and serious condition characterized by the calcification of small blood vessels in the subcutaneous tissue and skin.

Calciphylaxis

Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a form of cancer affecting a type of white blood cell known as T cells, with manifestations primarily on the skin.

Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma

Dengue Fever

Dengue fever is a viral infection that spreads through mosquito bites. The dengue virus is carried by female mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti species. These mosquitoes are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, which makes dengue prevalent in many parts of the world.

Dengue Fever

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic, autoimmune, itchy blistering disease associated with gluten sensitivity. It is caused by an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in some grains, including wheat, rye, and barley.

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare type of locally aggressive skin cancer. It originates from connective tissue cells in the dermis layer of the skin.

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the muscles and skin. It is characterized by inflammation in the muscles, leading to muscle weakness and stiffness, as well as skin rashes.

Dermatomyositis

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a type of patterned scarring hair loss characterized by a gradual recession of the hairline, primarily affecting women.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is marked by sterile pustules and it presents as a potentially serious condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated promptly. The available treatment options are limited; however, novel medications now approved seek to manage pustular outbreaks.

Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

Hair Thinning

Hair loss affects at least a third of women. But unlike men, women typically experience thinning hair without going bald, and there can be a number of different underlying causes for the problem.

Hair Thinning