Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) is a life-threatening disease characterized by persistent blockage in the pulmonary blood vessels, often developing after a pulmonary embolism. When the blood vessels leading to the lungs narrow or become blocked due to clots, this…
Ascending aortic aneurysm is a serious enlargement that occurs in the first section of the main artery (aorta) leaving the heart. This enlargement results from the weakening of the vessel wall over time and loss of its elasticity. This condition,…
Aortic arch aneurysm is a life-threatening serious vascular dilation occurring in the curved section where the branches to the brain and upper body separate from the aortic vessel. This region is both a strategic intersection point where blood flow is…
A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a dilation that occurs in the part of the aorta within the chest cavity. This silent disease, which usually progresses without symptoms, can have fatal consequences when the vessel diameter reaches a critical level. This…
The Difference Between a Normal Aortic Valve and Aortic Valve Stenosis What is Aortic Valve Stenosis? Aortic valve stenosis is a condition where the valve between the main artery leaving the heart (aorta) and the left ventricle narrows. This narrowing…
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an enlargement that occurs in the section of the aorta located in the abdominal cavity. It usually progresses without symptoms and poses a life-threatening risk due to sudden rupture. It is particularly associated with factors…
Aortic Aneurysm is a serious health condition that occurs when the aorta, the largest artery coming out of the heart, abnormally enlarges. Although it often progresses silently, it can lead to life-threatening complications. In this article, you will find comprehensive…
Heart surgery is not only a serious surgical intervention but also a vital process that requires patients to act consciously both before and after. The pre-surgery preparation and post-surgery recovery process are of great importance for patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery.…
Open heart surgery remains one of the most frequently performed and well-established procedures in modern cardiac surgery. This approach enables a wide range of successful surgical interventions, particularly in cases of valvular heart disease, congenital cardiac anomalies, complex vascular procedures,…
Heart surgeries performed with a small incision are modern surgical methods that offer patients less pain, faster recovery, and aesthetic advantages. Traditional heart surgeries are based on accessing the heart by cutting through the middle of the breastbone. This incision,…
Born in Ankara in 1968. Graduated with honors from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1991. Completed his specialty training in Cardiovascular Surgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine between 1991-1997. Between 1997-1998, in the United States…
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