Patient Experience
A 19-year-old university student and competitive chess player presented with episodic syncope during tournaments. Dr. Hersek identified a vasovagal response triggered by extreme mental concentration and dehydration, creating a unique hydration and breathing protocol that allowed the patient to continue competing at elite levels.
A 28-year-old competitive freediver from the Black Sea coast presented with recurrent episodes of confusion and headache after deep dives. Dr. Hersek discovered an unusual patent foramen ovale that only manifested symptoms under extreme pressure changes, coordinating with cardiology to develop a conservative management plan allowing the patient to continue her profession with modified dive protocols.
A 72-year-old retired calligraphy master presented with progressive weakness and unintentional 15kg weight loss over six months. Extensive testing revealed paraneoplastic syndrome secondary to an occult thymoma, which Dr. Hersek identified through persistent investigation when initial cancer screenings were negative. Treatment of the thymoma reversed the neurological symptoms.
A 34-year-old software engineer working on blockchain technology developed a mysterious cyclical fever pattern that correlated precisely with his cryptocurrency mining schedule. Dr. Hersek diagnosed a rare hypersensitivity to electromagnetic fields from his specialized hardware, requiring environmental modifications rather than pharmaceutical intervention.