A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a dilation that occurs in the part of the aorta within the chest cavity. This silent disease, which usually progresses without symptoms, can have fatal consequences when the vessel diameter reaches a critical level. This…
The Difference Between a Normal Aortic Valve and Aortic Valve Stenosis What is Aortic Valve Stenosis? Aortic valve stenosis is a condition where the valve between the main artery leaving the heart (aorta) and the left ventricle narrows. This narrowing…
What is Mammography? Mammography is a radiological imaging method widely used for early detection of breast cancer. It’s generally recommended for women over 40 and reveals masses, calcifications, or abnormal structures in breast tissue. Long used as a primary screening…
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an enlargement that occurs in the section of the aorta located in the abdominal cavity. It usually progresses without symptoms and poses a life-threatening risk due to sudden rupture. It is particularly associated with factors…
What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are a vascular disease that occurs when veins expand and become twisted. They are most commonly seen in the legs, especially in the calf and behind the knee. Veins are blood vessels that carry…
An aortic aneurysm is a serious health condition that occurs when the aorta, the largest artery carrying blood from the heart, becomes abnormally enlarged. Often progressing silently, this condition can lead to life-threatening complications. This article provides comprehensive information on…
Heart surgery is not only a serious surgical intervention but also a vital process that requires patients to act consciously both before and after. The pre-surgery preparation and post-surgery recovery process are of great importance for patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery.…
Interventional cardiology refers to minimally invasive methods applied in the treatment of heart and vascular diseases without the need for open surgery. These procedures are mostly performed through peripheral vessels such as the groin (femoral artery) or wrist (radial artery),…
Another common condition among aortic valve diseases is aortic valve insufficiency. In this disease, the aortic valve located between the left ventricle of the heart and the aorta cannot close completely, and some of the blood pumped from the heart…
What is closed bypass? This term, frequently heard in recent years, is actually used to describe coronary bypass surgeries performed with minimally invasive methods. An expression we’ve been encountering frequently lately, especially on social media: Closed bypass surgery. This term…
Born in Ankara in 1968. Graduated with honors from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1991. Completed his specialty training in Cardiovascular Surgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine between 1991-1997. Between 1997-1998, in the United States…
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