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...
An arteriovenous malformation, also known as an AVM, is a tangle of blood vessels that create irregular connections between arteries and veins. This disrupts blood flow and prevents oxygenation of tissues. An AVM can occur anywhere in the body, including the brain. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood...
Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis are sometimes used to mean the same thing. However, there is a difference between the two terms. Arteriosclerosis It occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the rest of the body thicken and harden. These blood...
Aortic valve stenosis is a type of heart valve disease, also called heart valve disease. The aortic valve is between the lower left heart chamber and the main artery of the body called the aorta. In aortic valve stenosis, the valve narrows and does not...
Aortic valve regurgitation (also known as aortic regurgitation) is a type of heart valve disease. The valve between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery does not close tightly. As a result, some of the blood pumped out of the heart's main...
