Assoc.Prof. Onur TASAR, MD / Heart Diseases (Page 3)

Rheumatic diseases can lead to various heart-related problems. Here are some important points: - Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): RA may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This disease can affect the heart muscle, pericarditis, and heart valves. Additionally, people with RA have an increased risk of atherosclerosis...

Whether you should take aspirin every day depends on your health, age, risk factors, and your doctor's recommendation. Aspirin, especially in low doses (usually 81 mg), may be recommended for some people to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. However, it is not...

COVID-19 vaccines, particularly mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) and viral vector vaccines (AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson), may cause heart-related side effects in some people. Although these side effects are rare, they have been reported more frequently, especially in young men and adolescents. Here are...