Category Archives: General

Chest X-ray (Radiography)

A chest X-ray is a radiological imaging method used to evaluate lung and heart structures. [...]

Angiogram: What It Is and What It Shows

Angiography is a diagnostic imaging procedure that visualizes blood vessels using contrast dye and X-ray [...]

ECMO (Ekstrakorporeal Membran Oksijenasyonu) Tedavisi

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

Venous thrombosis

Leg pain occurs due to circulatory disorders, musculoskeletal problems, or nerve compression. Vascular causes such [...]

What is Pericarditis? What are the Symptoms of Pericarditis?

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

How the Heart Works

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

Heart: Anatomy & Function

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

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a diagnostic test that records the electrical activity of the heart. [...]

Syncope (Fainting): Types, Symptoms & Causes

Syncope, commonly known as fainting, is a sudden and temporary loss of consciousness due to [...]

Mitral Valve Prolapse: Symptoms and Surgery

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

Kalp Ağrısı Neden Olur? Kalp Ağrısı Nasıl Geçer?

Kalp ağrısı, genellikle göğüs bölgesinde baskı, sıkışma veya yanma hissi şeklinde tarif edilir ve en [...]

What is Heart Muscle Inflammation (Myocarditis)? What are the Symptoms?

Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle, often caused by viral infections, autoimmune reactions, or [...]

Heart Disease: Types, Causes, and Symptoms

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

Heart Valve Diseases

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

Virtual Angiography

CT angiography, also known as virtual angiography, is a non-invasive imaging technique that visualizes blood [...]

Dyspnea: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea, is the subjective sensation of difficult or labored [...]

Heart Valve Calcification: Symptoms and Treatment

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

What is Peripheral Arterial Disease? Symptoms? Treatment?

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a circulatory condition characterized by narrowed arteries, reducing blood flow [...]

Endokardit Nedir? Endokardit Nedenleri Ve Tedavisi

İnfektif endokardit, kalbin iç tabakasının ve özellikle kalp kapakçıklarının bakteri veya nadiren mantar kaynaklı enfeksiyonudur. [...]

Arrhythmia: Symptoms & Treatment

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

CT Coronary Angiography

CT coronary angiography is a non-invasive imaging method used to visualize coronary arteries. It provides [...]

Chest Pain: What It Feels Like, Causes & Treatment

Chest pain is a significant symptom that may indicate cardiac, pulmonary, or gastrointestinal conditions. Its [...]

What is Troponin?

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

Fallot Tetralojisi (Mavi Bebek Hastalığı) Nedir? Fallot Tetralojisi Belirtileri Nelerdir?

Fallot tetralojisi, doğuştan gelen ve dört ayrı kalp anomalisinin birlikte bulunduğu kompleks bir kalp hastalığıdır. [...]