Tag: heart-care

What is Atrial Fibrillation? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options

What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)? AFib is the most common type of supraventricular tachycardia. During AFib, the heartbeat becomes irregular and rapid – sometimes up to 4 times faster than normal. This makes it hard for the heart to efficiently pump blood and increases the risk of blood clots forming, which may clog or block […] Read More

Tips for a Healthy Heart

Follow simple but effective recommendations for cardiovascular health. Thus, you can decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The secret behind healthy hearts… Cardiovascular diseases can be prevented. According to studies, your life style modifications can decrease your risk of cardiovascular diseases approximately by 82 percent. You should pay attention to following advices for a healthy […] Read More

MRI compatible miniature wireless pacemakers

In cases of heart disease or arrhythmia in healthy people, the heart operates in a different way. The irregularity in the beats, which can be slow, fast or dotted with pauses, manifests itself with a series of symptoms that range between palpitations and fainting. There are various treatment methods developed for the different operation modes […] Read More

Robotic surgery carried out while the heart is beating

Interview with Professor Cem Alhan, cardiovascular surgeon in Acıbadem Healthcare Group Turkiye The procedures performed under robotic cardiac surgery are the same as the ones performed under open heart surgery, only the access points and methods differ. For instance, this objective can be repair of a dysfunctional valve, replacement of a structurally impaired valve with […] Read More

DOES YOUR BABY MANIFEST THESE SYMPTOMS?

Each year, one million babies across the world are born with congenital heart diseases. There are over 200 congenital heart diseases, among which developmental disorders of the ventricles and auricles, holes in the chambers of the heart and cardiac valve disorders are prominent. However, there is news which put the mind at ease: Owing to […] Read More

Aortic Valves Made From The “Cardiac Membrane”

Aortic valve diseases, which can be congenital or acquired, both reduce the quality of life and have the potential for reaching stages in which they are life-threatening. Therefore, when an individual manifests symptoms such as becoming easily exhausted, shortness of breath, fainting spells and chest pain with the heart being adversely affected by these problems, […] Read More