Finkelshtein Arik
- Specialization: Cardiologist
- 40 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Hebrew
- Workplace: Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
- Head of the Cardiac Catheterization Department
Dr. Finkelshtein Arik is an experienced interventional cardiologist. He specializes in complex heart procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation. He is known for his research on high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. Dr. Arik has also introduced advanced technology in aortic valve replacement.
He has performed over 100 successful catheterizations using new aortic valve replacement methods. These techniques provide minimally invasive options instead of open-heart surgery and improve patient recovery. Dr. Arik is a member of the Israel Medical Association, the Israel Heart Society, and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI).
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Doctor's services
- Coronary artery bypass grafting
- Bundles destruction with catheter (electrophysiology)
- Aortic aneurysm surgery
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
- Replacement of the aortic valve
- Aortic Stent Grafting
- Consultation with a cardiologist
- Consultation with a heart surgeon
- Comprehensive cardiovascular diagnosis
- Echocardiography
- Heart Diagnosis before OP
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Qualifications
Dr. Arik is recognized for his life-saving cardiac interventions and dedication to improving patient care. His work has positively impacted many patients.
Awards
- Successfully performed a unique implantation of a prosthetic valve originally designed for pediatric use in an elderly patient using a minimally invasive surgical approach.
- Marked 100 successful catheterizations using new technology for aortic valve replacement as an alternative to open-heart surgery, significantly improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Membership
- The Israel Medical Association
- The Israel Heart Society
- European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI)
Education
- M.D. from The Ben Gurion University School of Medicine, Israel (1978-1984)
- Elective Studies in Cardiology at The Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA (1983)
- Rotating Internship at Tel Aviv Medical Center, Israel (1984-1985)
- Residency in the Department of Internal Medicine, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Israel (1991)
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