Taylan Akgun, MD
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening emergency in which the heart stops pumping effectively. Learn about symptoms, causes, emergency response a...
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Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sick sinus syndrome is a condition in which the heart's natural pacemaker fails to work reliably. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatmen...
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Bundle Branch Block
Bundle branch block is a delay or interruption in the heart's electrical conduction system. Learn about types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatme...
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Bradycardia
Bradycardia is a condition in which the heart beats slower than normal. Learn about symptoms, causes, types, diagnosis and treatment including pacemak...
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Atrial Fibrillation Complications
Atrial fibrillation complications include stroke, heart failure and blood clots. Learn about AF complication prevention methods and warning signs to r...
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Living with Atrial Fibrillation
Living with atrial fibrillation requires healthy eating, exercise, weight control and stress management. Learn about AF lifestyle changes and daily ma...
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Atrial Fibrillation Treatment
Atrial fibrillation treatment includes blood thinners, rate control, rhythm control and catheter ablation options. Learn about AF treatment methods an...
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Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis
Atrial fibrillation diagnosis is made with ECG, Holter monitor, echocardiography and blood tests. Learn about AF diagnostic methods and stroke risk as...
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Atrial Fibrillation Causes
Atrial fibrillation causes include high blood pressure, heart diseases, age and lifestyle factors. Learn about AF risk factors and prevention methods.
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Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms
Atrial fibrillation symptoms vary from person to person. Learn detailed information about heart palpitations, fatigue, shortness of breath and other A...
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Tachycardia (Fast Heart Rate)
Tachycardia is a heart rate above 100 beats per minute at rest. Learn about its types, symptoms, causes, and the most effective treatment options avai...
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Premature Beats
Premature beats are extra heartbeats that disrupt the heart's normal rhythm. Learn about symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment options.
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Heart Block
Heart block is a delay or complete interruption in the passage of electrical impulses from the atria to the ventricles in the heart.
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Vasovagal Syncope
Vasovagal syncope is the most common type of fainting caused by a drop in blood pressure. Learn about symptoms, triggers, diagnosis and treatment.
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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a heart rhythm disorder caused by an extra electrical pathway. Learn about symptoms, complications, diagnosis and tr...
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Atrioventricular Reentrant Tachycardia (AVRT)
Atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT) is rapid heartbeat caused by an extra electrical pathway. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and tr...
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