Author Archives: Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul

Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)

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

Kalp Ameliyatı Sonrası Kaburgada Kemik Kayması Nasıl Anlaşılır?

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

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

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

Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Sternum Pain

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

Coronary Artery Spasm: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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

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 [...]

Karotis Endarterektomi

Karotis endarterektomi, boyundaki şah damarında (karotis arter) biriken aterosklerotik plakların cerrahi olarak temizlenmesi işlemidir. Bu [...]

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 [...]

Athlete’s Heart: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Heart diseases in athletes are often associated with structural or electrical abnormalities that may remain [...]

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms & Treatment

Heart wall thickening, also known as myocardial hypertrophy, is a condition where the heart muscle [...]

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Symptoms & Treatment

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a pathological dilation of the abdominal aorta, often caused by [...]

Heart Palpitations: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Heart palpitations occur when the heartbeat becomes noticeable, fast, or irregular. Common causes include stress, [...]

Heart Failure: Symptoms, Stages & Treatment

Heart failure symptoms develop when the heart cannot pump blood effectively to meet the body’s [...]

Tricuspid Valve: Function, Diseases and Anatomy

Tricuspid valve diseases involve malfunction of the valve located between the right atrium and right [...]