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Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu
  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Medical Interests 

    CTO initiatives 

    Complex coronary interventions 

    Radial coronary interventions 

    TAVI and other valve interventions 

    EVAR-TEVAR (Aortic interventions) 

    Peripheral artery interventions 

    Below-knee artery interventions 

    Adult congenital interventions (ASD-VSD-PFO) 

    Mitraclip 

    LAA closure 

    Paravalvular closure 

    Mitral balloon attempts 

    Pacemaker and CRT implantation 

    Carotid artery interventions 

    Renal denervation 

    Septal ablation 

    Central venous stent and filter 

    IVUS 

    Rotabilator 

    Peripheral endarterectomy 

    F.F.R. 

    OCT 

    TEE imaging

    Education 

    Dicle University Faculty of Medicine (Undergraduate / 1988-1994) 

    Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (Medical Specialization / 1997-2000) 

    Istanbul Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

    Experience 

    Liv Hospital Ulus 

    Istanbul Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital (2001 / Cardiology Specialist) 

    Istanbul Dr.Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital (2000-2001 / Cardiology Specialist) 

    Istanbul Dr.Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital (1997-2000 / Cardiology Specialist) 

    Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (1994-1996 / Internal Medicine Assistant)

     

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Enis Oguz
  • 4.5 Good 226 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Interests and Activities 

    Cardiac Rhythm Disorders 

    Pacemaker Implantations 

    Electrophsiology and Catheter Ablation 

    Atrial Fibrilation Atration 

    Resynchronisation Therapy (Pacemaker) for Heart Failure 

    Coronary Artery Interventional Therapies (Angiography, Balon – Stent Procedures)

    Education and Experience 

    Department of Cardiology, Liv Hospital, Ulus 

    Department of Cardiology, Anadolu Health Center 

    Department of Electrophysiology, University of Leipzig – Heart Center, Germany • Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Center 

    Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University Memberships • Turkish Society of Cardiology 

    European Society of Cardiology

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Ahmetozkara
  • 4.5 Good 226 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Interests and Activities 

    Arterial Revasculaisation in Coronary Bypass Surgery 

    Major Artery Surgery 

    Congenital Heart Surgery 

    Education and Experience 

    1985 – 1991 Istanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine, (Doctor of Medicine) 

    1990 Kinderspital Basel, Switzerland, Pediatrics. 

    1992 – 1997 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Residency) 

    1997 – 2004 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Cardiovascular Surgeon) 

    2004 – 2006 Selçuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Assistant Professor) 

    2006 – 2007 Selcuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Associate Professor) 

    2007 – 2013 Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery 

    2015 – Liv Hospital Ulus 

    Memberships 

    Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery 

    Turkish Society of Cardiology 

    European Society of Vascular Surgery 

    National Society of Vascular Surgery

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Ravan Israfilov
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 4 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

     

    Hypertension

    Cardiovascular Occlusion and Treatment

    Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment

    Heart Rhythm Disorders

    High Cholesterol

    Congenital Heart disease

     

    Education

     

    2009-2015 Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine

    2017 -2023 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Mutlu Cicek
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)

    High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

    High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

    Heart Valve Diseases

    Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)

    Heart failure

    Leg Vascular Diseases

    Cervical Vascular Diseases

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Oguzhan Yucel
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)

    High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

    High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

    Heart Valve Diseases

    Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)

    Coronary, Angiography and Intervention

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Goksel Gultekin Sahiner
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Adult and Pediatric Trauma Surgery

    Knee, Shoulder, Ankle Arthroscopic Surgery

    Knee Prosthesis, Hip Prosthesis, Shoulder Prosthesis

    Deformity and Lengthening Surgery

    Sports Surgery

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Tsios Yuri Anatolievich
  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Ukraine, Kyiv, Impuls Medical Center
  • The doctor analyzes the patient's health condition, taking into account his physical, social and psychological characteristics. Selects the optimal treatment and monitors its implementation, and also ensures long-term monitoring of the patient's health. Organizes consultations with specialized specialists, refers for laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, conducts preventive and explanatory work with the patient and his family.

    The doctor treats such diseases as anaphylactic shock, arterial hypertension, ischemic heart disease, angina pectoris, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Also treats cystitis, gastritis and acute respiratory viral infection.

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Kenan Kara
  • 4 Good 2 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital
    • AREAS OF INTEREST
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Mitral Valve Repair
    • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
    • Endovascular Repair of Aortic Aneurysms
    • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

     

     

    • Education and Specialization:
    • Medical Degree: Ege University Medical School, İzmir, Turkey (1999-2006)
    • Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery: Suleyman Demirel University Medical Faculty (2008-2013)
    • Advanced Training: University of Milan, Multimedica Hospital Cardiac Surgery Department (2009-2010)

     

     

    • Professional Experience:
    • 2013-2018: Specialist at Health Sciences University Van Regional Training and Research Hospital
    • 2018-2021: Specialist and later Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Ümraniye Regional Training and Research Hospital
    • 2021-Present: Cardiovascular Surgeon at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa

     

    • Areas of Expertise:
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Mitral Valve Repair
    • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
    • Endovascular Repair of Aortic Aneurysms
    • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

     

     

    • Professional Memberships:
    • European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
    • Turkish Society of Cardiology
    • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

     

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    • Research and Publications:
    • Dr. Kara has published extensively in both national and international journals. His research includes topics such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery, the effects of ozone on myocardial injury, and innovative techniques in cardiovascular surgery.

     

    Practicing at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Dr. Kara utilizes state-of-the-art technology and the latest medical advancements to provide optimal outcomes for his patients. His dedication to continuous learning and professional development keeps him at the forefront of cardiovascular surgery.

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Francisco Javier Alzueta Rodriguez
  • 4.8 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Spain, Marbella, Quirónsalud Marbella
  • He is an expert in cardiac arrhythmia, pacemaker implantation, internal defibrillators and catheter ablation; and he conducts diagnostic electrophysiological studies.

    He also carries out extensive teaching work as a Senior Lecturer of the Medicine Department of the Malaga University, where he teaches the subject Diseases of the Circulatory and Respiratory Systems to fourth-year medical students.

    He is the author of over 100 scientific publications in influential journals. At the same time, he has contributed to the preparation of clinical practice guides and is the author of 23 books and chapters of scientific titles in the speciality.

     

    Professional experience

    University Degree in Medicine and Surgery (1978) obtained at the Zaragoza University.

    Degree as Doctor in Medicine by the Zaragoza University with final thesis “Cardiac Automatism and Conduction in a Model of Experimental Heterotopic Cardiac Transplantation. Effects of Verapamil”, which obtained a cum laude award.

    Training as a Resident Doctor in Cardiology at Clínica Puerta de Hierro in Madrid (1979-1984).

    Cardiology Medical Consultant and the Head of the Arrhythmia Unit at Clínica Puerta de Hierro (1985-1992).

    Other positions:

    Coordinator of the Implantable Defibrillator working team of the Spanish Cardiology Society (2009 – 2016).

    Member of the European Society of Cardiology.

    Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association.

    Member of the Spanish Cardiology Society.

    Member of the Andalusian Cardiology Society.

    Member of the Editorial Committee of the Spanish Cardiology Journal.

    Member of the Editorial Committee of Cardiocore.

    Member of the Editorial Committee of Cardiac Stimulation Notebooks.

     

    The Cardiology Unit of Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is made up of a medical team with large experience in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases, as well as employing the most advanced technologies, both in the clinical area and in the area of haemodynamics and arrhythmia.

    Diseases, treatments and techniques:

    • Clinical cardiology

    - Adult and children cardiology consultation with the performance of supplementary tests, all within one appointment.

    - Specific consultations for arrhythmia

    - Paedriatic cardiology

    - Colour Doppler echocardiography and stress echocardiography

    - Stress test

    - 24-hour and long-term Holter EKG

    - CT coronary angiogram

    - Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

    - Tilt table testing

    - Cardiac rehabilitation

    Cardiac haemodynamics

    - Diagnostic cardiac catheterisation and percutaneous treatment of ischaemic heart disease with angioplasty and stent implant

    - Myocardial infarction percutaneous treatment programme

    - Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)

    - Percutaneous repair of the mitral valve (Mitral clip)

    - Percutaneous closure of interatrial communication

    - Percutaneous closure of left atrial appendage

     

    Arrhythmia Unit 

    - Diagnostic electrophysiological study 

    - Catheter ablation

     - Cryoablation of atrial fibrillation

     - Ablation using a complex arrhythmic substrate navigator

     - Pacemaker implantation 

    - Automatic endovenous and subcutaneous implantable

    defibrillator

    Cardiac surgery 

    - Surgery with and without extracorporeal circulation

    - Minimally-invasive surgery with an early extubation

    • - Repair of mitral and aortic valves
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José Ángel Cabrera Rodríguez
  • 3.4 Good 5 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Quironsalud Madrid
  • Experience

    On his return from London, he organized and directed the Arrhythmia Unit of the Cardiology Service of the University Hospital Nuestra Señora del Pino in Las Palmas until 2000.

    He later became Deputy Director of the Arrhythmia Department and Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory at the Jimenez Diaz Foundation in Madrid.

    Professor of Cardiology at the Autonomous University and Director of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Society) Fellowship Program, positions he held for 6 years before moving to the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid in 2006.

    Dr. Cabrera has been head of the cardiology department at the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid since its opening in 2006.

    Since January 2013, he has also been Head of the Cardiology Department at the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital Complex and, in 2022, Head of Service at the new Olimpia Center.

    He is a professor at the European University of Madrid, where he heads the Department of Clinical and Fundamental Translational Cardiology.

    Qualification

    Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Granada. From 1994 to 1996 he completed postgraduate training as an interventional cardiologist in the Arrhythmia Unit (Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory) of the Jiménez Díaz Foundation in Madrid.

    Senior Research Fellow. National Heart and Lung Institute. Royal Brompton. Paediatric Heart Morphology under the direction of Prof. Robert H. Anderson in London (UK) in 1997.

    Research and Teaching

    Member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology, SEC Arrhythmia Section, European Society of Cardiology, Arrhythmia Working Group, European Heart Rhythm Association, North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology.

    He serves on numerous committees for the selection and monitoring of fellowships and research projects of various national and international cardiology and cardiac arrhythmia societies.

    Reviewer of articles for publication in the most relevant journals in the specialty. Journal of the Spanish Society of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm, Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, PACE, Europace, Heart Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Electrophysiology of Circulation, Journal of Interventional Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.

    Member of the European Society of Cardiology

    Member of the Arrhythmia Working Group

    European Society of Cardiology

    Member of the Arrhythmia Section of the Spanish Society of Cardiology.

    Member of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)

    Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association.

    Member of the Selection and Control Committee of the Spanish Society of Cardiology. Post-Residency Research Training Fellowships 2001-2002/2002-2003.

    Evaluator and member of the selection committee for research, technological development and innovation projects of the Government of Extremadura. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (2001-2004).

    Member of the Spanish research group. Integrated Action Programme between Spain and the United Kingdom. Directorate General of Higher Education and Research (reference HB 1998-0030). Project title: Anatomical study of the cavities of the human heart and its application to clinical electrophysiology.

    Member of the Spanish research group. Integrated Action Programme between Spain and Austria. Directorate General for Higher Education and Research (reference HU 1999-0002). Project title: Electromorphological analysis of the terminal crest and posterior pectineus muscle. Its importance as a morphological substrate in different types of supraventricular tachycardias.

    Participation in the clinical commission and protocol of the study AZIMILIDE versus SOTALOL on programmed cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation. 2001-2003.

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Oguz Yilmaz
  • 5 Excellent 31 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professional Summary:

    Experienced cardiac surgeonspecializing in varicoseveins, coronary bypasssurgery, heart valve diseases, aortic aneurysms, heart aneurysms, and TAVI procedures.

    Dedicated to providing high-quality care and innovative surgical solutions to patients.

     

     

    Education:

    2022                      : Professorship, Istanbul Arel University

    2015                      : Associate Professorship, Şişli Memorial Hospital

    1997-2002:           Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery,Florence Nightingale Hospital/ Kadir Has University 1989-1995                : Medical Degree, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty (English Program)

    1982-1989           : TarsusAmerican College

     

     

    Specializations:

    Varicose Veins

    Coronary Bypass Surgery Heart Valve Diseases Aortic Aneurysms

    Heart Aneurysms

    TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Work Experience:

    Current: İstanbul FlorenceNightingale Hastanesi, Cardiovascular Surgery Department Previous: Şişli Memorial Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Department

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Mustafa Guden
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  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Güden
  • Mustafa Güden was born in 1965 in Kayseri, Turkey. After graduating from Kadıköy Anadolu High School, he completed his medical education at Istanbul University, Çapa Medical Faculty in 1989. He earned his specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University’s Institute of Cardiology and went on to work for 10 years at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital. During this time, he also completed a short-term training at the OLV Clinic in Belgium.

    In 2004, Dr. Güden became an Associate Professor, and in 2013, he was promoted to full Professorship. From 2016 to 2022, he served as a Cardiovascular Surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. In 2023, he opened his private practice in Kadıköy, Istanbul.


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Antonio Benita
  • New
  • 32 years of experience
  • Mexico, Mexico City, DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
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Serkan Burc Deser
  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Medicine Hospital
  • Experiences

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2007-2013

    Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine 2014-2022

    Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cardiology Institute 2022

    Schools / Trainings

    Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine, L11an1 2001-2007

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Specialization 2007-2013

     

    Aortic Dilation (Aneurysm)

    Heart Valve Problems

    Aortic Dissection

    Coronary Artery Disease

    Carotid Artery Occlusion (Carotid Stenosis)

    Varicose Veins

    Peripheral Vascular Disease

    Aortic Insufficiency

    Aortic Valve Diseases

    Mitral Insufficiency

    Mitral Valve Problem

    Mitral Stenosis

    Varicose Ulcer

    Diabetic Foot

    Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

    Raynaud's Disease

    Rheumatic Heart Disease

    Ischemic Heart Disease

    Heart Pain

    Leg Artery Occlusion

    Capillary Rupture

    Heart Failure

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Aortic Arch Aneurysm

    Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

    Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Carotid

     

    In 2007, I graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine and received the title of “Medical Doctor”. In the same year, as a result of the TUS exam I took, I started my specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.

    During my specialization training, in 2010, I worked as a guest doctor at “Lenox Hill Hospital, Aortic Wellness Center” in New York, USA, on aortic valve-preserving surgery, aortic root surgery, aortic arch surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and robotic heart surgery.

    In 2013, I worked as a “fellow” at the “Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Salzburg, Austria, and conducted studies on endovascular and advanced vascular surgery techniques.

    In 2013, I worked as a visiting physician at the “Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute, Ospedale San Raffaele, dipartimento di chirurgia vascolare ed endovascolare” clinic in Milan, Italy, on endovascular techniques, advanced vascular techniques and surgical treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.

    In 2013, I completed my assistant training and earned the title of “Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist”.

    As of 2014, I started working as a “Specialist Doctor” at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University.

    In 2016, I received the title of “Assistant Professor Doctor”. In the same year, I received the “Certificate of Proficiency” issued by the “Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board”.

    In 2017, I worked as a visiting doctor for 3 months at the “Landeskrankenhaus Nürnberg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Nuremberg, Germany, on advanced endovascular (FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR, EVAR, TEVAR) techniques in aortic diseases.

    I received the title of “Associate Professor” in 2019. I am fluent in English.

    I have been working at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2022

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Onur Akpinar
  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Medicine Hospital
  • 2024 – İstanbul Medicine Hastanesi

    2011-2024 Adana Medline Hastanesi

    2014-2023 Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

    2009-2011 Gaziantep Medikal Park Hastanesi

    2005-2009 Urfa ve Gaziantep Devlet Hastaneleri

    2000-2005 Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

     

    2015 Near East University Cardiology Professor

    2009 25 December State Hospital Cardiology Associate Professorship

    2005 Çukurova University Cardiology Specialist

    1998 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Undergraduate

     

    Areas of Expertise

    Coronary angiography and stenting (Complex coronary, bifurcation and CTO)

    Electrophysiological Study (EPS) and Ablation

    Pacemaker and ICD implantation procedures

    Congenital heart disease (ASD, VSD and PDA closure) procedures

    Endovascular and aortic coarctation stenting (EVAR, TEVAR)

    Carotid artery stenting procedures

    Renal (kidney) artery stenting procedures

    Subclavian (arm) artery stenting procedures

    Lower extremity (leg) artery balloon and stenting procedures

     

    Publications

    Reliability of Doppler methods in the evaluation of the left ventricular systolic function in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy O Akpinar, A Bozkurt, E Acartürk Echocardiography 24 (10) 

    Tissue Doppler imaging and NT-proBNP levels show the early impairment of ventricular function in patients with ß-thalassaemia major O Akpinar, E Acartürk, M Kanadaşi, Ç Ünsal, F Başlamişli Acta cardiologica 62 (3) 

    H-FABP in the early diagnosis of stroke O Akpınar, S Geyik, A Açıkalın, Y Karakan, Ö Tiryaki Journal of neurology 256 (11) 

    A new index (CHOLINDEX) in detecting coronary artery disease risk O Akpinar, A Bozkurt, E Acarturk, G Seydaoğlu Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 13 (4) 2013

    Prognostic value of troponin t in patients with acute ischemic stroke in emergency department O Akpinar, Z Karakaya Acta Medica Mediterranea 33 (5) 

    Echocardiographic findings in patients with Behçet’s disease A Bozkurt, O Akpınar, S Uzun, A Akman, D Arslan, A Birand The American journal of cardiology 97 (5) 

    Acute effects of smoking on right ventricular function TF Ilgenli, O Akpinar Swiss Medical Weekly 137 (0506) 

    Atrial myxoma: an unusual cause of myocardial infarction M Demir, O Akpinar, E Acarturk Texas Heart Institute Journal 32 (3) 

    Frequency of diastolic dysfunction in patients with sickle cell anaemia: a tissue Doppler imaging study M Kanadaèsi, O Akpinar, çayli Murat, Y Dænmez, E Acartìrk Acta cardiologica 60 (5) 

    The prognostic value of arterial stiffness in systolic heart failure Ş Demir, O Akpınar, O Akkus, K Nas, I Unal, F Molnar, A Demir, M Illyés, … Cardiology journal 20 (6) 

    Correlation of the coronary severity scores and mean platelet volume in diabetes mellitus G Abalı, O Akpınar, N Söylemez Advances in therapy 31   

    The Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Functions in Patients With Friedreich Ataxia A Pulse Tissue Doppler Study F Koc, O Akpinar, D Yerdelen, M Demir, Y Sarica, M Kanadasi International Heart Journal 46 (3) 

    Effects of chronic cigarette smoking on myocardial deformation parameters by two‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, L Cerit, HS Kemal, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, E Açıkgöz, … Echocardiography 36 (11), 2026-2032, 2019

    The beneficial effect of low‐intensity exercise on cardiac performance assessed by two‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, HS Kemal, L Cerit, B Sezenöz, E Açıkgöz, H Duygu Echocardiography 37 (12), 1989-1999, 2020

    Severity of coronary artery disease and echocardiographic parameters of ventricular diastolic function G Abalı, O Akpınar, V Nisanoğlu, TF Ilgenli Echocardiography 31 (7) 

    Comparison of IQOS (heated tobacco) and cigarette smoking on cardiac functions by two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, O Akpınar, HS Kemal, L Cerit, Ü Yüksek, N Söylemez, H Duygu Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 423 

    eNOS gene intron 4 a/b VNTR polymorphism is a risk factor for coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey S Matyar, G Attila, E Acartürk, O Akpinar, T İnal Clinica Chimica Acta 354 (1-2) 

    Unusual electrocardiographic changes with propranolol and diltiazem overdosage: a case report S Satar, A Acikalin, O Akpinar American journal of therapeutics 10 (4) 

    Effects of apolipoprotein E genotypes and other risk factors on the development of coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey G Attila, E Acartürk, G Eskandari, O Akpinar, A Tuli, M Kanadaşi, L Kayrin Clinica chimica acta 312 (1-2) 

    Insertion/deletion polymorphism of the angiotensin converting enzyme gene in coronary artery disease in southern Turkey E Acarturk, G Attila, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, S Matyar, G Seydaoglu BMB Reports 38 (4) 

    Gene-gene interaction of ACE I/D, endothelial nitric oxide synthase 4 a/b and ApoE does not affect coronary artery disease severity S Matyar, E Acartürk, G Attila, İ Ünal, L Soyer, O Akpınar Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine 23 (2) 

    The effects of cigarette smoking on the Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT ratio and Tp-e/QTc ratio TF İlgenli, A Tokatlı, O Akpınar, F Kılıçaslan Adv Clin Exp Med Nov-Dec;24(6) 

    Right and left ventricular adaptation to training determined by conventional echocardiography and tissue Doppler imaging in young endurance athletes M Koç, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, N Ergen, E Acartürk Acta cardiologica 62 (1), 13-18, 2007

    Cardiac troponin T as a prognostic marker in patients with heart failure: a 3-year outcome study M Demir, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, Y Dönmez, M Avkaroğulları, C Alhan, … Angiology 58 (5) 

    Tissue Doppler is a more reliable method in early detection of cardiac dysfunction in patients with AA amyloidosis M Demir, S Paydaş, M Çaylı, O Akpınar, M Balal, E Acartürk Renal failure 27 (4) 

    Diastolic function predicts outcome after aortic valve replacement in patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation M Çaylı, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, A Usal, H Poyrazoglu Clin Cardiol. Aug; 32(8) 

    Relation between age and gender differences in plasma triglyceride concentrations and coronary artery disease in Southern Turkey E Acartürk, M Çaylı, O Akpınar, G Attila, M Demir Clinica chimica acta 339 (1-2) 

    S-100B Levels in Stroke Patients: Is It Useful for Showing Short-term Mortality? S Satar, A Açikalin, O Akpinar, F Koc, M Sahan, M Gulen, F Icme, M Topal, … Neurosurgery Quarterly 24 (1) 

    Is sildenafil effective in secondary pulmonary hypertension due to systemic lupus erythematosus? A case report I Hanta, M Demir, O Akpinar, A Kocabas, S Ozbek Clinical rheumatology 24 

    Relationship between left ventricular geometry and left ventricular systolic and diastolic functions in patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation M Cayli, M Kanadaşi, O Akpinar, A Usal, H Poyrazoğlu Echocardiography 25 (6) 

    NT-proBNP levels and QT changes in acute ischemic stroke. A Acikalin, S Satar, O Akpinar, CE Cagliyan, M Sahan, F Icme, M Gulen, … Neurology Asia 18 (1) 2013

    The relation between serum erythropoietin level and severity of disease and mortality in patients with chronic heart failure M Avkaroğullari, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, Y Dönmez, M Demirtaş Acta cardiologica 63 (3) 

    Acute effect of methylphenidate on QT interval duration and dispersion in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder TF Ilgenli, A Congologlu, C Ozturk, T Turkbay, O Akpinar, F Kilicaslan Advances in therapy 24 

    ST elevation in inferior derivation, coronary ectasia, and slow coronary flow following ceftriaxone use. TF İlgenli, A Açıkalın, S Türkmen, A Avcı, O Akpınar The American Journal of Emergency Medicine 30 (8) 

    Evaluation of the hypertensive patients in southeastern Anatolia; demographic features and target organ damage H Aksoy, R Yılmaz, MM Baş, O Akpınar Clinical and Experimental Hypertension 33 (7) 

    H-FABP in cases of carbon monoxide intoxication admitted to the emergency room A Açıkalın, S Satar, A Sebe, A Köse, O Akpınar Human & experimental toxicology 30 (6) 

    Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is associated with the severity of coronary artery disease in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction DY Şahin, Z Elbasan, M Gür, A Yıldız, O Akpınar, YK Icen, C Turkoglu, … Angiology 64 (6) 

    Left atrial appendage aneurysm presenting with recurrent embolic strokes E Acartürk, M Kanadaşi, VD Yerdelen, O Akpinar, A Özeren, ÖB Saygili The International journal of cardiovascular imaging 19 

    Acute-phase reactants and cytokines in ischemic stroke: do they have any relationship with short-term mortality? M Sahan, A Sebe, A Acikalin, O Akpinar, F Koc, MO Ay, M Gulen, M Topal, … European Review for Medical & Pharmacological Sciences 17 (20) 

    Is there any link between vitamin D deficiency and vasovagal syncope? S Usalp, H Kemal, Ü Yüksek, B Yaman, A Günsel, O Edebal, O Akpınar, … Journal of Arrhythmia 36 (2) 

    Is there any link between vitamin d and recurrence of atrial fibrillation after cardioversion? B Yaman, L Cerit, HK Günsel, Z Cerit, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, U Coşkun, … Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 35 

    Increased discharge heart rate might be associated with increased short-term mortality after acute coronary syndrome U Yuksek, L Cerit, B Yaman, H Kemal, İ Etikan, O Akpınar, H Duygu Acta Cardiologica 78 (1) 

    ‘Natural Conduit’between two atria associated with atrial septal defect M Kanadaşı, N Özbarlas, M Demirtaş, A Usal, O Akpınar The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging 21 

    Assessment of Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction with a New Method: Tissue Doppler Imaging M Çaylı, A Usal, M Kanadaşı, M Demir, O Akpınar Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 32 (9) 

    Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in 2 brothers M Kanadaşı, A Tasal, O Akpınar, F Tercan, E Acartürk Journal of Electrocardiology 40 (4), S26, 2007

    Is there a difference between aortic and brachial vein blood lipoprotein and total cholesterol levels? U Yuksek, L Cerit, B Yaman, S Usalp, E Ceylan, OH Edebal, O Akpinar, … Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira 69 

    Improvement of abnormal systolic motion of the interventricular septum with cardiac resynchronization therapy B Yaman, HS Kemal, Y Dönmez, L Cerit, S Usalp, Ü Yüksek, A Günsel, … Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology 42 (9) 

    Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left sinus Valsalva with coronary ectasia N Söylemez, R Demirbağ, T Hazırolan, O Akpınar International Journal of Clinical Medicine 2 (03) 

    Effects of lisinopril, atenolol, and isosorbide 5-mononitrate on angina pectoris and QT dispersion in patients with syndrome X: An open-label, randomized, crossover study M Kanadaşi, M Demir, M Demirtaş, O Akpinar, CC Alhan Current therapeutic research 63 (4) 

    Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia during the ajmaline test O Akpınar, K Kurt, M Kanadaşı Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi 41 (6) 

    ST elevation in AVR could be a sign of the left main coronary artery lesion O Akpinar, M Kanadaşi, A Açikalin, E Acartürk The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 2 (4)  

    Cut-off values ​​of BNP and NT-BNP for diagnosis of heart failure in emergency service O Akpinar, M Canadasi, TF Ilgenli The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 6 (4) 

    Pregnancy and heart valve disease O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 9

    The levels of the leptin and adiponectin according to body mass index and their relationship with oxidative parameters N Soylemez, R Demirbag, Y Sezen, A Yildiz, O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 10

    The levels of the leptin and adiponectin according to body mass index and their relationship with oxidative parameters N Söylemez, R Demirbağ, Y Sezen, A Yıldız, O Akpınar Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 10 (5) 2010

    Different clinical presentations of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in two brothers M Kanadasi, A Tasal, O Akpinar, F Tercan, E Acartürk The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 8 (5)

    Progression of Inflammatory Biomarkers Early after Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Placement K Gülşen, L Cerit, B Ayça, H Kemal, C Conkbayır, F Özkalaycı, O Akpınar, … Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 6 (2)

    Protein supplementation improves left ventricular systolic functions in athletes by 2D speckle tracking echocardiography B Yaman, H Kemal Gunsel, L Cerit, E Acikgoz, S Usalp, Ü Yuksek, … European Heart Journal-Cardiovascular Imaging 21 (Supplement_1)

    Relationship between vitamin D deficiency and coronary tortuosity severity L Cerit, K Gulsen, A Gunsel, M Uncu, Z Cerit, O Akpinar, H Duygu Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche 176 (9), 455-460, 2017

    A case of coronary microfistula: A newborn microfistula L Cerit, K Gulsen, H Kemal, O Akpınar Indian Heart Journal 68 (2), 192, 2016

    Vasospastic angina: nocturnal chest pain, eosinophilia and delayed diagnosis N Söylemez, R Yilmaz, H Aksoy, TF İlgenli, O Akpinar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 9 (6), 512, 2009

    What do guidelines say we should do in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction? O Akpınar, A Açıkalın, N Rana Dişel, Ç Emre Çağlıyan Journal of Academic Emergency Medicine 13 (4), 2014

    Relationship between serum neuron specific enolase levels and brain injury in patients with hyponatremia S Matyar, A Açıkalın, R Dişel, OG Ozturk, G Dağlıoğlu, O Akpınar Cukurova Medical Journal 47 (3)

    The Effect of Mitral Stenosis on Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Pregnancy Ş Demir, A Bozkurt, O Akpinar, S Buyukkurt, O Akkus J Clin Exp Cardiolog 4 (237)

    Aortic dissection: Two years clinical experience of patients diagnosed with aortic disection in an university emergency department A Açıkalaın, S Satar, O Akpınar, G Kuvandık, A Sarı, M Kanadaşı, H Yalnız Türkiye Acil Tıp Dergisi 5 (1)

    Does protein adding to diet affect sportsmen’s cardiovascular system? S Usalp, HS Kemal, O Akpınar, L Cerit, H Duygu Cukurova Medical Journal 45 (4)

    Uniform criteria for diagnosing noncompaction by cMRI and echocardiography are warranted (Authors Reply) K Gülşen, L Cerit, B Özcem, O Akapınar The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 15 (11)

    New alternatives to the standard Doppler method in measuring transmitral pressure gradient M Demir, O Akpınar, M Kanadaşı, E Acartürk Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 35 (3)

    Are the Parameters of Inflammation a Measure of Success of Thrombolytic Treatment in Acute Myocardial Infarction? M Demir, M Kanadaşı, O Akpınar, M Koç, M Avkaroğulları, … Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology 32 (9)

    Evaluation of tachyarrhythmia frequency in patients with mild mitral stenosis in sinus rhythm Ş Demir, A Ateş, O Akpınar, A Bozkurt MN Cardiology 21 (2)

    Aortic dissection: Two-year clinical experience in patients presenting to a university hospital emergency department A Açıkalın, S Satar, O Akpınar, G Kuvandık, A Sarı, M Canadaşı, H Yalnız Turkish Emergency Medicine Journal 5 (1) 2005

    Heart Rate Variability and Cerebrovascular Events S Usualp, B Taşin, HS Kemal, B Yaman, O Akpınar, L Cerit, … Harran University Medical Faculty Journal 17 (3)

    A new method for the evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function: tissue Doppler echocardiography M Çaylı, A Usal, M Canadaşı, M Demir, O Akpinar Turkish Cardiology Association Archives 32 (9)

    Successful Covered Stent Implantation in Iatrogenic Coronary Perforation Developing After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Y Kaya, N Söylemez, O Akpinar Koşuyolu Heart Journal 15 (1)

    Stress hyperglycemia detected in the emergency department in acute myocardial infarction indicates early mortality S Satar, A Sebe, A Açıkalın, A Avcı, O Akapinar Çukurova University Medical Faculty Journal 29 (3)

     

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  • Prof. Dr. Halil Başel is a highly experienced cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon affiliated with Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara, Turkey. With decades of expertise, he specializes in complex cardiovascular surgeries, thoracic procedures, and vascular interventions. He has contributed extensively to medical literature, presenting at numerous national and international congresses, particularly in areas like minimally invasive cardiovascular techniques, management of aneurysms, and advancements in thoracic surgery.

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Viktor Alexander Krol
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  • Germany, Dusseldorf, St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf
  • Dr. Victor Alexander Krol - Chief of Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital

    Dr. Victor Alexander Krol is a highly qualified specialist, heading the departments of gastroenterology and internal medicine. With many years of experience and deep knowledge in his field, Dr. Krol has established himself as an outstanding expert, providing patients with comprehensive treatment and an individual approach. He actively uses the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, metabolism, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

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    The Gastroenterology Department, headed by Dr. Krol, diagnoses and treats diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The doctors of the department use a wide range of methods, including endoscopic procedures, ultrasound, and other modern diagnostic technologies.

    The Department of Internal Medicine covers a wide range of diseases, including cardiology, diabetology, infectology, and therapy of respiratory and renal diseases. Dr. Krol and his team provide a comprehensive approach to treatment using the most advanced methods of medicine.

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Mustafa Tuncer
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  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim Van Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Mustafa Tuncer is a distinguished cardiologist at Lokman Hekim Van Hospital with over 30 years of medical experience. Fluent in Turkish and English, he earned his medical degree from Selçuk University in 1989 and attained a professorship in cardiology at Yüzüncü Yıl University in 2014. He has held key roles in institutions like Seydisehir and Erzurum before joining Lokman Hekim in 2021. Known for his dedication to advancing cardiac care, he specializes in comprehensive cardiology services, ensuring quality patient care through his expertise and commitment to the medical field.

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Ahmed Rezq
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