Can Yucel Karabay, MD
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Heart Murmurs
A heart murmur is an abnormal sound heard through a stethoscope. Learn about innocent and abnormal murmurs, their causes, diagnosis and when treatment...
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Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation
Pulmonary valve regurgitation most often develops after surgery for congenital heart disease. Learn about symptoms, causes, monitoring and treatment o...
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral valve regurgitation occurs when the mitral valve fails to close fully and blood leaks backward in the heart. Learn about symptoms, causes and t...
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse is a common and usually benign condition where the mitral valve leaflets bulge back during heartbeats. Learn about symptoms and ...
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Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic valve disease affects the valve between the heart and the body's main artery. Learn about types including stenosis, regurgitation and bicuspid ...
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Heart Valve Disease
Heart valve disease occurs when one or more heart valves fail to open or close properly. Learn about types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment ...
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Broken Heart Syndrome
Broken heart syndrome is a temporary heart condition triggered by intense emotional or physical stress. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and tr...
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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy is a rare heart muscle disease in which the heart stiffens and cannot fill properly. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosi...
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Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease in which the heart enlarges and weakens. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options.
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Heart Failure Lifestyle Guide
Practical guidance on living well with heart failure; covering salt control, daily weight monitoring, exercise, medication management, and emotional w...
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Heart Failure: Diagnosis & Treatment
How is heart failure diagnosed and treated? Learn about echocardiography, blood tests, and the medications and devices used to manage this condition.
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Aortic Stenosis
Aortic stenosis is a heart valve disease that restricts blood flow from the heart. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment opt...
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Angina
Angina (angina pectoris) is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive as much oxygen-rich blood as it needs.
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Constrictive Pericarditis
Constrictive pericarditis occurs when the pericardium stiffens and constricts the heart. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options.
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Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
A thoracic aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulging of the aorta in the chest that often causes no symptoms. Learn about its causes, warning signs, and ...
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulging of the aorta in the abdomen that can rupture without warning. Learn about its causes, symptoms, an...
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