What is Pericarditis? What are the Symptoms of Pericarditis?

Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac surrounding the heart. It can [...]

Heart Valve Replacement Surgery

Heart valve replacement is performed when severe valve damage prevents normal blood flow. The procedure [...]

Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Mitral valve regurgitation is a condition where the heart’s mitral valve does not close fully, [...]

Kalp Hastaları Oruç Tutabilir mi? Hangi Durumlarda Risklidir?

Kalp hastalarının oruç tutup tutamayacağı, hastalığın türüne, evresine ve hastanın genel sağlık durumuna bağlıdır. Hafif [...]

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 [...]

How long does coronary artery bypass (CABG) surgery take?

Coronary bypass surgery duration depends on the number of blocked arteries and patient-specific factors. On [...]

Kalp Kapak Değişimi Ameliyatı Nedir? Nasıl Yapılır, İyileşme Süreci Nasıldır?

Kalp kapakçığı değişimi, kapakların ileri derecede daralması (stenoz) veya yetersiz kapanması (yetmezlik) durumlarında, onarımın mümkün [...]

Kalp Kapakçığı Tamiri ve Kalp Kapakçığı Değişimi Arasındaki Fark

Kalp kapakçığı tamiri, mevcut kapağın korunarak yapısal bozukluklarının düzeltilmesi işlemidir. Kapak yaprakçıkları, kordonları veya halka [...]

Life After Heart Valve Surgery

Life after heart valve surgery involves a structured recovery period, with gradual improvement in physical [...]

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms & Treatment

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic heart disease characterized by abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, [...]

Kalp Krizi Nasıl Önlenir? Kalp Krizi Riskini Azaltmanın Yolları

Kalp krizi riskinden korunmak için sağlıklı yaşam alışkanlıklarını benimsemek ve risk faktörlerini kontrol altında tutmak [...]

Cardiovascular Effects of Smoking and Smoking Cessation

Smoking has a profound impact on vascular health, accelerating atherosclerosis and significantly increasing the risk [...]

Heart attack in women: 10 symptoms and risk factors

Heart attack risk in women is influenced by both traditional and gender-specific factors. High blood [...]

Tissue or Mechanical: Which Valve is Right for You?

Heart valve prostheses are classified into mechanical and biological valves, each with specific advantages and [...]

What You Can Do to Prevent Atherosclerosis

Preventing vascular occlusion relies on controlling risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. [...]

Eisenmenger Sendromu Nedir? Belirtileri, Nedenleri ve Tedavisi

Eisenmenger sendromu, doğuştan kalp delikleri (örneğin ventriküler septal defekt, atriyoventriküler septal defekt veya patent duktus [...]

Myocardial Bridge

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

Varicose Vein Surgery

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

Doppler Ultrasonography (Doppler USG)

Doppler ultrasonography is a diagnostic imaging technique that measures blood flow in vessels using sound [...]

Heart Aneurysm: Symptoms and Treatment

A heart aneurysm is a localized dilatation of the heart wall, often developing after a [...]

Pericardial Effusion: Symptoms & Causes

Pericardial effusion is the accumulation of excess fluid in the pericardial sac surrounding the heart. [...]

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 [...]