Author Archives: Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul

Holt Oram Sendromu Belirtileri, Nedenleri ve Tedavisi

Holt-Oram sendromu, kalp ve üst ekstremite kemiklerinde doğuştan anormalliklerle seyreden nadir bir genetik hastalıktır. TBX5 [...]

What is Cardiac Arrest? Why Does It Happen, How to Intervene?

Cardiac arrest symptoms occur suddenly and require immediate medical attention. The most typical signs are [...]

What is Ascending Aortic Aneurysm? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Ascending aortic aneurysm is a localized dilation of the ascending aorta due to weakening of [...]

Degenerative Valve Disease

Degenerative valve disease refers to progressive structural changes in heart valves due to aging, leading [...]

Myocardial Bridge

Myocardial bridging is a congenital heart anomaly where a segment of a coronary artery tunnels [...]

Symptoms of Impaired Blood Circulation in the Leg

Leg circulation disorders cause symptoms such as coldness, numbness, pain, and swelling due to insufficient [...]

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 [...]

Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a vascular anomaly where abnormal connections between arteries and veins bypass [...]

What is Troponin?

Troponin is a cardiac protein released into the bloodstream when heart muscle damage occurs. Elevated [...]

Heart Valve Calcification: Symptoms and Treatment

Heart valve calcification and degeneration refer to progressive structural changes in the valve tissue. These [...]

Mitral Valve Prolapse: Symptoms and Surgery

Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) occurs when the valve leaflets bulge backward into the left atrium [...]

ECMO (Ekstrakorporeal Membran Oksijenasyonu) Tedavisi

ECMO (ekstrakorporeal membran oksijenasyonu) tedavisi, kalp ve/veya akciğer fonksiyonlarının ciddi şekilde bozulduğu durumlarda, kanın vücut [...]

Penetrating Aortic Ulcer

A penetrating aortic ulcer is a vascular pathology where an atherosclerotic plaque erodes the inner [...]

Infective Aortitis: Impact of Bacterial Infections on the Aorta

Infective aortitis is a rare but serious condition caused by bacterial infection of the aortic [...]

Takayasu Arteriti Nedir? Takayasu Arteriti Belirtileri Nelerdir?

Takayasu arteriti, büyük damarları tutan kronik, inflamatuvar bir hastalıktır ve özellikle aort ile ana dallarında [...]

Leriche Sendromu Nedir? Leriche Sendromu Ameliyatı

Leriche sendromu, aortun karın bölgesindeki son kısmı ile bacaklara kan taşıyan iliyak arterlerde ateroskleroz kaynaklı [...]

Pulmoner Kapak Yetmezliği Nedir? Belirtileri Nelerdir?

Pulmoner kapak yetmezliği, kalpten akciğerlere kan taşıyan pulmoner kapakçığın tam kapanmaması sonucu, kanın sağ karıncığa [...]

Heart Bypass Surgery Cost in Turkey, USA & UK

Bypass surgery prices vary according to the number of bypasses performed, hospital facilities, and surgeon [...]

Heart Disease: Types, Causes, and Symptoms

Heart diseases are conditions that impair the structure and function of the heart, leading to [...]

How the Heart Works

The heart functions as a muscular pump that circulates blood throughout the body. It consists [...]

How Many Hours Does Heart Valve Surgery Take?

Heart valve surgery duration varies depending on the complexity of the case and the valve [...]