Author Archives: Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul

Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart): Symptoms & Causes

Cardiac enlargement, also called cardiomegaly, refers to an abnormal increase in the size of the [...]

What is Pulse? What Should the Ideal Pulse Rate Be?

Pulse refers to the rhythmic expansion of arteries caused by the heartbeat and is an [...]

When walking makes your legs hurt

Treatment of walking pain, often caused by peripheral artery disease, focuses on improving circulation and [...]

Cardiorenal Syndrome: Symptoms & Treatment

Cardiorenal syndrome is a clinical condition where heart and kidney dysfunction coexist and mutually aggravate [...]

What Is a Stent? Why and How Is a Stent Inserted?

A stent is a small, mesh-like tube placed inside an artery to keep it open [...]

Varicose Vein Surgery

Varicose vein surgery is a medical procedure performed to treat enlarged, twisted veins that impair [...]

What is a Cardiovascular Plaque?

Atherosclerotic plaque is a pathological formation inside arteries, consisting of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and cellular [...]

What Causes Swollen Ankles and Feet?

Foot swelling occurs due to fluid accumulation in tissues, often resulting from circulatory, renal, or [...]

Signs & Symptoms of Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that develop due to venous insufficiency. Early symptoms include [...]

Are Lemons Good for Varicose Veins?

Treating varicose veins at home with lemon is not scientifically proven. While lemon has antioxidant [...]

Will Varicose Veins Go Away If I Lose Weight?

Varicose veins do not completely disappear with weight loss, but symptoms can significantly improve. Excess [...]

Heart: Anatomy & Function

The human heart is a muscular organ responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body [...]

Leaky Heart Valve: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A leaky heart valve, medically termed valvular regurgitation, occurs when a valve fails to close [...]

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) : Symptoms, Types & Treatment

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart anomaly characterized by an opening in the [...]

Heart Valve Diseases

Heart valve diseases involve dysfunction of the heart’s valves, which regulate blood flow between chambers. [...]

Arrhythmia: Symptoms & Treatment

Arrhythmia is a condition characterized by irregular heart rhythms that may be too fast, too [...]

Second and Third Cardiac Valve Reoperations

Second and third cardiac valve reoperations are complex surgical procedures required when previous valve surgeries [...]

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery refers to advanced techniques performed through small incisions instead of open operations. [...]

Cardiovascular Diseases in Patients with Diabetes

Cardiovascular diseases in patients with diabetes are common due to metabolic disturbances that accelerate atherosclerosis. [...]

Open Heart Surgery: Success Rates and Mortality Risk

Open heart surgery success rates are high, with most patients achieving significant improvement in cardiac [...]

Kalp ve Dolaşım Sistemi Hastalıkları ve Tırnak

Kalp ve dolaşım sistemi hastalıkları, tırnak yapısında ve renginde belirgin değişikliklere yol açabilir. Kan dolaşımının [...]

Internal Varicose Veins

Internal varices symptoms include swelling, heaviness, and pain in the affected area, often in the [...]

Varicose vein pain: Symptoms and treatment

Varicose veins can cause pain due to increased venous pressure and impaired blood flow. The [...]

Leg pain: Types, causes, and treatment

Leg pain is a common symptom that can arise from musculoskeletal, vascular, or neurological causes. [...]