Heart Health Guide
In this section, you can find information on many topics related to heart rhythm disorders, palpitations, catheter ablation, pacemaker treatments, and overall heart health. The articles prepared by Prof. Dr. Taylan Akgün provide clear and reliable information about symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and lifestyle recommendations.
You can explore the articles in the Heart Health Guide to better understand your symptoms, protect your heart health, and take the right step at the right time.
Heart Attack and Arrhythmias
A heart attack and cardiac arrhythmias share a close, bidirectional…
Life After a Coronary Stent
Coronary stent placement is an effective treatment for restoring blood…
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Ablation
SVT Ablation SVT ablation is a catheter-based procedure that eliminates…
Endocarditis Prophylaxis
What Is Endocarditis Prophylaxis? Endocarditis prophylaxis refers to the administration…
HOMA-IR Calculator
Our HOMA-IR calculator estimates your level of insulin resistance using your…
Heart Attack Risk Calculator – ASCVD Score
What Is a Heart Attack Risk Calculator? The ASCVD heart…
Sleep Quality Calculator
Sleep Quality Calculator This sleep quality calculator evaluates your sleep…
Metabolic Age & BMR Calculator
Metabolic Age Calculator The metabolic age calculator evaluates your body…
Orthostatic hypotension
Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure when…
Vasovagal Syncope
What is vasovagal syncope? Vasovagal syncope is the most common…
Cardiac Syncope
What is cardiac syncope? Cardiac syncope is a sudden loss…
Living With a Pacemaker: Key Precautions
You can usually return to normal life after a pacemaker…
Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) Ablation
Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) Ablation PVC ablation is a minimally…
Troponin
What is troponin? Troponin is a group of proteins that…
Arm Numbness
Arm numbness is often temporary and harmless. However, in some…
Dressler Syndrome
What is Dressler syndrome? Dressler syndrome is a type of…
Pulse
What is pulse? Pulse refers to how many times the…
Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB)
What is left bundle branch block? Left bundle branch block…
Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB)
Right bundle branch block: what is it? Right bundle branch…
Dizziness
Dizziness is a common complaint characterized by a sensation of…
Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea)
Shortness of breath is the sensation of not getting enough…
When Are Arrhythmias Dangerous?
For many people diagnosed with an arrhythmia, the most difficult…
Living with arrhythmias
When people hear the term arrhythmia, many immediately fear that…
Blood Thinners
Blood thinners are medications that prevent clot formation in blood…
