Category Archives: General

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive diagnostic method that uses strong magnetic fields and [...]

Cold Sweats: Causes and When to Be Concerned

Cold sweating refers to unexpected perspiration occurring without heat or physical exertion. It is usually [...]

Myocardial Bridge

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

Coronary Artery Spasm: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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

What is a Heart Murmur? What are the Symptoms of a Heart Murmur?

A heart murmur is an abnormal sound heard during the cardiac cycle, often detected by [...]

Athlete’s Heart: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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

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

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

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 [...]

Leriche Sendromu Nedir? Leriche Sendromu Ameliyatı

Leriche sendromu, aortun karın bölgesindeki son kısmı ile bacaklara kan taşıyan iliyak arterlerde ateroskleroz kaynaklı [...]

Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Sternum Pain

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

Myxoma Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Atrial myxoma is the most common type of primary cardiac tumor, typically located in the [...]

Biyolojik Kalp Kapakçığı ile Ameliyat

Biyolojik kalp kapakçığı ile ameliyat, hasar görmüş veya işlevini yitirmiş kalp kapağının hayvan dokusundan (genellikle [...]

Heart Valve Diseases

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

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 [...]

Takayasu Arteriti Nedir? Takayasu Arteriti Belirtileri Nelerdir?

Takayasu arteriti, büyük damarları tutan kronik, inflamatuvar bir hastalıktır ve özellikle aort ile ana dallarında [...]

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

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

Stresin Kalp Sağlığına Etkisi

Stresin kalp sağlığına etkisi, hem doğrudan hem de dolaylı mekanizmalarla ortaya çıkar. Uzun süreli stres, [...]

Kalp Hastaları Oruç Tutabilir Mi?

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

Arrhythmia: Symptoms & Treatment

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

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 [...]

ECMO (Ekstrakorporeal Membran Oksijenasyonu) Tedavisi

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