Author Archives: Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul

What Is Thickening of the Heart Muscle (Myocardial Hypertrophy)?

Heart muscle thickening, medically known as myocardial hypertrophy, is the abnormal growth and increase in [...]

Endocardium (inner lining of the heart)

The endocardium, also known as the inner lining of the heart, is a thin, smooth, [...]

Coronary Artery Spasm: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Heart spasm, also known as angina pectoris, is a condition caused by sudden narrowing of [...]

Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Sternum Pain

Chest cage pain is a common complaint with causes ranging from musculoskeletal strain to life-threatening [...]

Pacemaker (for the Heart): Surgery, Types & What It Is

Pacemaker surgery is performed to regulate abnormal heart rhythms by delivering electrical impulses. It is [...]

Kalp Ameliyatı Sonrası Kaburgada Kemik Kayması Nasıl Anlaşılır?

Kalp ameliyatı sonrası kemik kayması, sternotomi ile açılan göğüs kemiğinin iyileşme sürecinde düzgün kaynamaması veya [...]

What is Cardiovascular Surgery? Which Diseases Do Cardiovascular Surgeons Treat?

Cardiovascular surgery is a medical specialty that treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels. [...]

Arterial Blockage Surgery

Arterial occlusion surgery is a procedure performed to restore blood flow in blocked arteries. It [...]

What is the Pulmonary Artery? Anatomy, Function and Importance

The pulmonary artery is a vital vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle [...]

Left Arm Numb: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Numbness in the left arm is a neurological or vascular symptom that may signal underlying [...]

Triglycerides: What is it, Low, High and Treatment

Triglycerides are a type of lipid found in the blood and serve as a primary [...]

Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) or TEVAR

EVAR and TEVAR are minimally invasive procedures used to treat abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms. [...]

Lymphedema – Symptoms and causes

Lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in tissues, leading [...]

What is LDL Cholesterol? High and Low LDL Cholesterol

LDL cholesterol, often called “bad cholesterol,” plays a major role in the development of atherosclerosis. [...]

Aortic Dissection: Symptoms and Surgery

Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition where a tear occurs in the aortic wall, allowing [...]

Aorta: Anatomy and Function

The aorta is the body’s main artery, responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart [...]

Rheumatic Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

Rheumatic heart disease is a complication of untreated streptococcal throat infections, leading to inflammation and [...]

Pacemaker Removal: Why and How is a Pacemaker Removed?

Pacemaker removal becomes necessary when device infection, malfunction, or lead-related complications occur. Extraction is a [...]

Non-Surgical Varicose Veins Treatment Prices with Foam, Laser and Sclerotherapy

Varicose vein treatment prices depend on the method applied, including laser therapy, sclerotherapy, or surgical [...]

What is Mitral Valve Stenosis? Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Mitral stenosis is the narrowing of the mitral valve opening, which restricts blood flow from [...]

Venous thrombosis

Leg pain occurs due to circulatory disorders, musculoskeletal problems, or nerve compression. Vascular causes such [...]

Kalp Sağlığının Korunması İçin Neler Yapılmalıdır?

Kalp sağlığının korunması, yaşam tarzı alışkanlıklarının iyileştirilmesi ve risk faktörlerinin kontrol altında tutulmasıyla mümkündür. Düzenli [...]

Genç Yaşta Varis Neden Olur?

Genç yaşta varis, toplardamar kapakçıklarının yetersiz çalışması veya damar duvarlarının zayıflığı nedeniyle kanın bacaklarda göllenmesi [...]

Varicose Veins Treatment with Sclerotherapy in Turkey

Foam sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment method for varicose veins. It involves injecting a [...]