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 [...]

Leg pain: Types, causes, and treatment

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

Cyanosis (Blue Hands & Feet): Causes, Treatment & Diagnosis

Cyanosis is the bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by insufficient oxygen [...]

Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO): Causes & Treatment

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a small hole between the atria of the heart that [...]

Kalp Ameliyatı Sonrası Kişilik Değişikliği Yaşanır mı?

Kalp ameliyatı sonrası kalıcı bir kişilik değişikliği yaşanmaz. Bu hastaların en sık dile getirdiği endişelerden [...]

Kalp Ameliyatı Öncesi ve Sonrası Beslenme

Kalp ameliyatı öncesi beslenme, vücudu cerrahi strese karşı güçlendiren protein ve enerji odaklı bir hazırlık [...]

Home Care After Bypass Surgery

Home care after bypass surgery is essential for recovery and prevention of complications. Patients must [...]

Life After Heart Valve Surgery

Life after heart valve surgery involves adaptation to physical and lifestyle changes that support heart [...]

What is CVS Intensive Care Unit and Which Diseases Does It Cover?

A Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a specialized unit where patients recovering from [...]

Nutrition Guide in Cardiovascular Diseases

A nutrition guide for cardiovascular diseases emphasizes the importance of diet in protecting heart health. [...]

Kılcal Damar Çatlaması Nedir? Neden Olur?

Kılcal damar çatlaması, tıbbi adıyla telanjiektazi, cilde yakın konumdaki en ince kan damarlarının esnekliğini kaybederek [...]

Kalp Baypass Ameliyatı: Başarı Oranları ve Ölüm Riski

Koroner baypass cerrahisi, günümüzde %90’ı aşan genel başarı oranı ve planlı operasyonlarda %1 ila %3 [...]

Symptoms of Impaired Blood Circulation in the Leg

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

Heart Bypass Surgery Cost in Turkey, USA & UK

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

What is Ascending Aortic Aneurysm? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

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

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 [...]