Category Archives: General

Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes

Broken heart syndrome, also called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is a temporary heart condition triggered by severe [...]

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

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

Sternotomi Nedir? Nasıl Yapılır, İyileşme Süreci Ne Kadar Sürer?

Sternotomi, göğüs kemiğinin (sternum) cerrahi olarak ortadan kesilerek göğüs boşluğuna ulaşılmasını sağlayan bir ameliyat yöntemidir. [...]

What is LDL Cholesterol? High and Low LDL Cholesterol

LDL cholesterol, often called “bad cholesterol,” plays a major role in the development of atherosclerosis. [...]

What is Kawasaki Disease? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

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

Athlete’s Heart: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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

Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart): Symptoms & Causes

Cardiac enlargement, also called cardiomegaly, refers to an abnormal increase in the size of the [...]

Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO): Causes & Treatment

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

Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

A Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) is a mechanical pump implanted to support patients with [...]

Lymphedema – Symptoms and causes

Lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in tissues, leading [...]

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 [...]

Biyolojik Kalp Kapakçığı ile Ameliyat

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

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 [...]

Blood Thinners | Anticoagulants

Anticoagulants are medications that prevent abnormal blood clot formation by inhibiting specific steps in the [...]

Renovasküler Hipertansiyon Nedir? Belirtileri, Nedenleri ve Tedavisi

Renovasküler hipertansiyon, böbreklere giden atardamarlarda daralma veya tıkanma sonucu gelişen, tedaviye dirençli yüksek tansiyon türüdür. [...]

Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) or TEVAR

EVAR and TEVAR are minimally invasive procedures used to treat abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms. [...]

Stres Kalbi Nasıl Etkiler? Stresin Kalp Sağlığına Zararları

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

Kalp Hastaları Oruç Tutabilir mi? Hangi Durumlarda Risklidir?

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

When walking makes your legs hurt

Treatment of walking pain, often caused by peripheral artery disease, focuses on improving circulation and [...]

What Causes Arm Pain? Causes of Right and Left Arm Pain

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

Subklavian Steal (Çalma) Sendromu Nedir? Belirtileri ve Tedavisi

Subklavian steal sendromu, omuz ve kol bölgesine kan taşıyan subklavian arterde ciddi darlık veya tıkanma [...]

Triglycerides: What is it, Low, High and Treatment

Triglycerides are a type of lipid found in the blood and serve as a primary [...]

Kalp Sağlığı İçin Hangi Egzersizler Yapılmalı? Spor Önerileri

Egzersiz ve spor, kalp sağlığını korumada ve kalp-damar hastalıkları riskini azaltmada önemli rol oynar. Düzenli [...]

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 [...]