Prof. Dr. Selim İsbir / From the Press
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Can Be Prevented
Some conditions such as blood clots in vessels, silently developing aortic aneurysm, arrhythmia, and high blood pressure can lead to sudden cardiac arrest….
It's Killing Us but We're Unaware
Men over 60 who smoke and have hypertension are at risk. In very thin people, this silently progressing disease is described and recognized as ‘feeling like my heart is beating in my stomach’.
Aortic Aneurysm Is More Common in Smokers
Prof. Selim İsbir emphasized that aortic aneurysm, which progresses silently and often without symptoms, is a very serious life-threatening disease. He stated that it’s more common in men who smoke, are over 60, and have high blood pressure.
4,000 People Are at Risk of ANEURYSM Every Year in Turkey
There’s no medical treatment for aneurysm. The only way to overcome this problem is surgical intervention. When a patient is diagnosed with aortic aneurysm, if the vessel diameter has reached a certain value, treatment should be started as soon as possible.
Sutureless Surgery for Heart Valve
The human heart can be described as a pump consisting of 4 chambers. In the heart, there are valves between these chambers and two large vessels that regulate blood flow and ensure that the flow is in one direction.
Aspirin Used Without Doctor's Advice Increases Risk of Bleeding!
According to a large-scale study conducted by scientists, aspirin should never be used to prevent heart disease without a doctor’s advice as it increases the risk of dangerous bleeding.
Covid-19 Increases the Risk of Heart Attack in Those with Coronary Artery Disease!
Does Covid-19 increase your risk of having a heart attack? Is it true that people with heart disease have a more severe course of the disease? Is there any dangerous effect of using heart medications in terms of Covid-19?
If Surgery Had Been Applied Instead of Stents, Those Patients Would Have Had 80 Percent Fewer Heart Attacks
In a clinical study initiated in 2010, the question was raised: “Should we use a stent or perform bypass surgery in case of a blockage in the main artery coming from the heart?”
The Most Insidious Killer Disease: Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic aneurysm, which usually doesn’t give noticeable symptoms, is a serious life-threatening disease. The endovascular method used in recent years is considered an important step in the treatment of the disease.
Don't Dismiss Abdominal Pain! It Can Be Fatal
Abdominal pain is a common condition that everyone can encounter in daily life. So what exactly is abdominal pain? What are the causes of abdominal pain?
Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Valve Diseases!
Valve diseases can be classified as either congenital or acquired. Acquired valve diseases may develop as a result of rheumatic fever experienced during childhood.
The Balloon Inside You 'Aortic Aneurysm' Carries Risk of Death
An aortic aneurysm, defined as a balloon-like enlargement in the aorta — the main artery emerging from the left side of the heart — often develops due to arteriosclerosis and can pose a life-threatening risk if not treated in time.
Endovascular Repair Method in Cardiovascular Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Selim İsbir stated that the endovascular repair method in cardiovascular surgery has made significant progress. İsbir told Hürriyet the following:
