Category Archives: General

Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is an advanced imaging technique that uses ultrasound waves via a probe [...]

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) – Symptoms and causes

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect where the fetal connection between the [...]

Marfan Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder caused by a mutation in the FBN1 gene that [...]

Left Arm Numb: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Numbness in the left arm is a neurological or vascular symptom that may signal underlying [...]

What is Kawasaki Disease? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Kawasaki disease is an acute vasculitis affecting medium-sized arteries, primarily in children under five years [...]

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms & Treatment

Heart wall thickening, also known as myocardial hypertrophy, is a condition where the heart muscle [...]

Heart: Anatomy & Function

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

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 [...]