24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) in Prof. Dr. İbrahim Cansaran Tanıdır – Pediatric Cardiology
About the clinic
24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is a diagnostic test that tracks blood pressure levels during a child's normal daily activities and sleep. This examination is available at the clinic of Prof. Dr. İbrahim Cansaran Tanıdır – Pediatric Cardiology in Ataşehir, Istanbul. The primary advantage of this diagnostic is its ability to distinguish between true hypertension and "white coat hypertension," which is high blood pressure caused by hospital-related anxiety.
The diagnostic process involves a wearable monitor and a digital recording unit. A blood pressure cuff, sized appropriately for the child, is placed on the arm. This cuff is connected to a small recording device worn on a belt around the waist. An initial test measurement confirms the device works correctly before the patient leaves the clinic.
Diagnostic Details and Process
- 24-hour recording. The monitor stays on the child for a full day and night to capture blood pressure patterns during school, play, and rest.
- Automatic measurements. The cuff inflates and deflates at pre-programmed intervals, checking levels more often during the day.
- Nighttime monitoring. Measurements continue during sleep but at a reduced frequency to minimize disturbances for the child.
- Outpatient setting. No hospital stay is required, allowing the child to maintain their typical routine.
- Data analysis. The recorded information reveals if blood pressure drops normally at night and helps identify hidden hypertension.
This monitoring method helps prevent misdiagnosis by showing how the body reacts outside of a medical environment. The results guide the specialist in deciding if a child needs medication or if the elevated readings were only temporary due to stress. You can request a consultation to learn more about this pediatric diagnostic at the clinic in Istanbul through Bookimed.
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Prof. Dr. İbrahim Cansaran Tanıdır – Pediatric Cardiology: more details about the clinic
Prof. Dr. İbrahim Cansaran Tanıdır – Pediatric Cardiology is a specialized practice in Istanbul's Ataşehir district. The clinic focuses entirely on pediatric cardiology and interventional pediatric cardiology. It treats congenital heart diseases in children of all ages without surgery.
Key Facts and Academic Achievements
Prof. Dr. İbrahim Cansaran Tanıdır leads the clinic. He has nearly 20 years of clinical and academic experience in pediatric heart care. He has personally performed over 10,000 pediatric cardiac catheterization procedures in Turkey and abroad. His academic work includes 110 SCI/SCIE publications and over 1,440 scientific citations.
The medical team has earned several national awards for clinical excellence. These include the Best Echocardiographic Imaging Presentation award and the Second Best Intervention Presentation award. Both honors came from the National Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Congress. The team also won the Best Oral Presentation award for a school-based electrocardiographic screening program.
International humanitarian work shapes much of the clinic's mission. The team has performed over 500 catheterization procedures across several regions:
- Africa (Mali, Kenya, Uganda, and Libya)
- Asia (Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan)
- Kosovo
This global experience strengthens the clinic's ability to treat diverse and complex structural heart conditions.
Specialties and Interventional Procedures
The clinic specializes in interventional pediatric cardiology. This field uses thin, flexible tubes called catheters to treat heart defects through blood vessels. Because doctors don't open the chest, recovery time drops significantly. The practice treats patients from fetal stages through adolescence.
Congenital Heart Defect Closures
Specialists close holes in the heart using catheter-based methods instead of major surgery. They place special memory-metal devices that resemble small umbrellas or plugs. These devices permanently seal the defects. The clinic reports significant experience in these closures:
- 2,000+ transcatheter ASD (atrial septal defect) closures
- 1,000+ PDA (patent ductus arteriosus) closures
- 250+ VSD (ventricular septal defect) closures
Echocardiography and angiography guide device placement during the procedure. Most children return to normal activities after about six months of healing.
Valve and Vascular Interventions
When heart valves are blocked, the clinic uses balloon valvuloplasty. A deflated balloon travels to the narrowed valve and inflates to widen the opening. This is the primary treatment for pulmonary valve stenosis. The team has performed over 500 balloon valvuloplasty procedures. They also place stents for aortic coarctation and other vascular blockages.
Pediatric Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology
The clinic treats heart rhythm disorders using catheter ablation. A mapping system identifies abnormal electrical pathways in the heart. Controlled heat then eliminates the problem tissue. This procedure often removes the need for lifelong heart medication in children.
Emergency Neonatal Care
For newborns with critical cyanotic (blue baby) conditions, the clinic performs the Rashkind procedure. This balloon atrial septostomy creates a small opening between heart chambers. Oxygen-rich blood can then mix with oxygen-poor blood. Doctors perform this life-saving intervention urgently in the angiography laboratory.
Equipment and Technologies
The clinic uses advanced imaging to ensure accuracy and safety. The team emphasizes low-radiation protocols for pediatric patients. They have completed over 200 fluoroscopy-free or low-radiation catheterization procedures. This minimizes a child's lifetime exposure to medical radiation.
Diagnostic tools available at the practice include:
- Echocardiography (heart ultrasound)
- Fetal cardiac MRI and standard heart MRI
- CT coronary angiography
- Rhythm Holter monitoring and exercise tests
- Three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping for arrhythmias
These tools allow precise evaluation of heart murmurs, syncope, and complex structural defects.
Services for International Patients
The clinic offers consultations in Turkish, English, Russian, Arabic, and German. Long-term follow-up is central to its care model. Specialists monitor heart rhythm, valve function, and device compatibility at regular intervals as the child grows.
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Gül Yeşilyurt
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Mehmet Zeki Demir
Melike Güngör
Seda Özdemir
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Küçükbakkalköy, Vedat Günyol Cd. No: 28-30, 34750, Ataşehir/İstanbul, Turkey
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