This page collects press coverage and interviews featuring Prof. Dr. Selim İsbir on cardiovascular health. Read the short descriptions and follow the links to the original news articles for their full context.
Sudden cardiac arrest can be prevented
Conditions such as blood clots in the vessels, a silently developing aortic aneurysm, heart rhythm disorders and high blood pressure can lead to sudden cardiac arrest.
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A deadly condition that can go unnoticed
Men over 60 who smoke and have high blood pressure are at risk. In very thin people, this silently progressing condition may feel as though their heart is beating in their abdomen.
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Aortic aneurysms are more common in smokers
The report highlights that an aortic aneurysm is a serious, life-threatening condition that often develops silently and without symptoms.
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4,000 people in Türkiye face the risk of an aneurysm each year
There is no medication that eliminates an aneurysm. Surgery is the only way to remove this problem. When an aortic aneurysm is diagnosed...
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Sutureless heart valve surgery
The human heart can be described as a four-chambered pump. Valves between these chambers and the major vessels regulate blood flow.
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Taking aspirin without medical advice increases bleeding risk
A large study found that aspirin can increase the risk of dangerous bleeding, underscoring the importance of medical advice before taking it.
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COVID-19 increases heart attack risk in people with coronary artery disease
Does COVID-19 increase the risk of a heart attack? Is it true that people with heart disease experience more severe illness?
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Those patients would not have had heart attacks if they had undergone surgery instead of stenting
A clinical study launched in 2010 investigated whether stenting or bypass surgery should be used for blockage of the left main coronary artery.
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A silent killer: aortic aneurysm
An aortic aneurysm is a serious, life-threatening condition that often causes no obvious symptoms. Endovascular treatment has gained prominence in recent years.
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Do not dismiss abdominal pain: it can be life-threatening
Abdominal pain is common in everyday life. But what might it mean? It can be a warning sign of an aortic aneurysm.
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Common questions about heart valve disease
Heart valve disease can be congenital or acquired. Acquired valve disease may be associated with infections experienced during childhood.
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The balloon inside: an aortic aneurysm can be fatal
This silently developing condition is defined as a localized, balloon-like enlargement of the aorta, the artery that leaves the left side of the heart.
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Endovascular repair in cardiovascular surgery
Cardiovascular surgeon Prof. Dr. Selim İsbir explains the important advantages of endovascular repair in cardiovascular surgery.
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