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: The Connection
A heart attack and cardiac arrhythmias share a close, bidirectional…
Life After a Coronary Stent: What You Need to Know
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: Who Needs It and When
What Is Endocarditis Prophylaxis? Endocarditis prophylaxis refers to the administration…
HOMA-IR Calculator – Insulin Resistance Test
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 – Measure Your Sleep Health
Sleep Quality Calculator This sleep quality calculator evaluates your sleep…
Metabolic Age & BMR Calculator – Discover Your Biological Age
Metabolic Age Calculator The metabolic age calculator evaluates your body…
Orthostatic hypotension: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure when…
Vasovagal Syncope: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What is vasovagal syncope? Vasovagal syncope is the most common…
Cardiac Syncope: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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 it is, and what high levels mean
What is troponin? Troponin is a group of proteins that…
Arm Numbness: What Are the Causes?
Arm numbness is often temporary and harmless. However, in some…
Dressler Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
What is Dressler syndrome? Dressler syndrome is a type of…
Pulse: Normal Values, Causes of High or Low Heart Rate
What is pulse? Pulse refers to how many times the…
Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB): Symptoms and Causes
What is left bundle branch block? Left bundle branch block…
Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB): Symptoms and Causes
Right bundle branch block: what is it? Right bundle branch…
Dizziness: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Dizziness is a common complaint characterized by a sensation of…
Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea): Causes and Symptoms
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: what to pay attention to
When people hear the term arrhythmia, many immediately fear that…
Blood Thinners: Uses, Types, Side Effects, and Safety
Blood thinners are medications that prevent clot formation in blood…
