A heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle suddenly decreases or stops, causing heart muscle cells to begin to suffer damage. The medical term for this condition is myocardial infarction. The most common cause is disruption of the surface of...
When evaluating cholesterol results, looking only at total cholesterol is not enough. LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels should be assessed together. In general, an LDL cholesterol level below 100 mg/dL, total cholesterol below 200 mg/dL and triglycerides below 150 mg/dL are considered favorable....
Bradycardia is a condition in which the heart beats more slowly than normal. In adults, a resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute is generally defined as bradycardia. However, a low heart rate does not always indicate a medical condition. Heart rate may naturally...
Many heart failure patients with stable conditions can exercise under the supervision of a doctor. Regular and personalized physical activity can help increase exercise capacity, reduce symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue, strengthen muscles, and make daily life easier. However, the same exercise program...
When a young person dies unexpectedly, news reports often describe the event as a "heart attack." From a medical perspective, however, this description is frequently inaccurate. In individuals under the age of 35, a significant proportion of sudden deaths are not caused by the blockage of...
A coronary calcium score is an advanced imaging test that measures the amount of calcium buildup in the coronary arteries, helping assess the risk of a heart attack at an early stage. Usually performed with a non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scan, this test provides important...
The 2026 Dyslipidemia Guideline represents a turning point that significantly changes the long-standing approach to cholesterol management. It is no longer considered sufficient to simply lower LDL cholesterol levels; rather, how early this reduction begins and how long it is maintained are now regarded as...
Cardiovascular diseases are among the most common health problems worldwide. The gold standard method used to clearly visualize the condition of the coronary arteries (the vessels supplying the heart) and to diagnose possible blockages is coronary angiography. So, does every patient with heart-related complaints need...
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart condition. People with ASD have a hole between their upper heart chambers. This hole increases the amount of blood flowing to the lungs. Small atrial septal defects may be discovered incidentally and never cause concern, while others may...
Cholesterol is often associated solely with diet. However, the truth is more complex. A healthy diet is certainly an important step in lowering cholesterol, but sometimes it's not enough on its own. This is primarily because the liver produces most of the cholesterol in our...
Hello dear readers, on this platform dedicated to your heart health, today I want to explain in detail a heart rhythm disorder that I frequently encounter in my cardiology practice but is perhaps not sufficiently known to the public: atrial flutter. Your heart's regular beats...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular, often very fast heart rhythm. An irregular heart rhythm is called an arrhythmia. AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart. This condition also increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. During atrial fibrillation, the...
