These guides provide information to help you prepare for discussions about your care. Prof. Dr. Selim İsbir explains coronary bypass, aortic aneurysms, mitral and aortic valve surgery, Barlow's disease, CTEPH, carotid disease, deep vein thrombosis, peripheral artery disease and varicose veins in clear language. This is general information. For an individual assessment, you can request an appointment with the team.
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Patient Guides
Coronary Disease
Coronary Bypass Surgery
Surgery creates another route for blood to reach the heart muscle. Learn about the operation, the vessels used and recovery.
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Aortic Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
An enlargement of the body's main artery may cause no symptoms. Learn about assessment, treatment timing, open surgery and endovascular options.
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Heart Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Surgery
What can be done for a narrowed or leaking aortic valve? Explore mechanical and tissue valves, surgery and TAVI.
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Heart Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Surgery
Repair or replacement? Learn about conventional, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and catheter options such as MitraClip.
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Heart Valve Disease
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Disease of the valve on the right side of the heart can remain unrecognised for some time. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments.
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Heart Valve Disease
Barlow's Disease
Learn about this form of myxomatous mitral valve disease, its symptoms, valve repair and minimally invasive approaches.
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Advanced Heart and Pulmonary Vascular Disease
CTEPH
What is chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension? Learn about persistent clot-related obstruction and treatment options, including pulmonary endarterectomy.
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Vascular Conditions
Carotid Disease and Stroke
Narrowing of the carotid arteries can increase stroke risk. When are medicines, surgery or a stent considered?
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Vascular Conditions
Varicose Veins and Venous Insufficiency
Varicose veins can cause symptoms as well as cosmetic concerns. Learn about causes, CEAP classification, laser treatment and radiofrequency ablation.
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Vascular Conditions
Peripheral Artery Disease
Do your legs hurt when you walk? Learn about peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication.
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Vascular Conditions
DVT and Pulmonary Embolism
A clot in a deep leg vein and a clot in the lungs can be serious. Learn about warning signs, treatment and prevention.
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Questions About Your Care?
Contact the team with questions about the information or to arrange an individual assessment.
