Cardiovascular

Cardiac diseases remain the number one killer in both developed and developing countries. Recent research has shown that heart disease is no longer a condition that affects only men — women, especially over 50, are also at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Advances in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery have opened new horizons in the treatment of these disorders, both surgically and non-surgically. Non-surgical and minimally invasive procedures are becoming more common, and the benefit is not only a shorter hospital stay. Cardiac surgery through a sub-axillary incision offers real post-operative advantages: it reduces the morbidity and mortality associated with major open surgery, and patient satisfaction and quality of life improve afterwards.

Diagnostic angiography, angioplasty including stent placement in occluded coronary vessels, and removal of plaque at the site of a narrowing (atherectomy) are the most commonly performed non-surgical procedures, carried out by cardiologists well known in their field. Bypass surgery on a working heart and robotic cardiac surgery are performed successfully in many advanced, internationally accredited cardiovascular centres throughout Turkey.

Coronary angiography Correctly identifying the problem is critical when planning cardiac treatment. Angiography performed by the specialists on our team therefore carries a great deal of weight in the success of everything that follows.

Balloon angioplasty and stent placement Balloon angioplasty is a non-surgical invasive treatment, used on its own or combined with other techniques.

Coronary artery bypass Although angioplasty is usually considered first, for some types of blockage bypass surgery is the better option. The procedure has been performed countless times, successfully, by our highly experienced specialists.

Beating-heart bypass Off-pump bypass carries considerably reduced risk and fewer side effects, and is applied successfully as an alternative to conventional bypass surgery.

Valve replacement surgery Heart valve problems make the heart work too hard, and are caused by birth defects, ageing or particular diseases. Contemporary technique and technology make it possible to resolve them and return the patient to a completely healthy life.

Procedures available

• Coronary angiography
• Balloon angioplasty
• Coronary stent placement
• Atherectomy
• Coronary artery bypass (conventional)
• Coronary artery bypass (beating heart)
• Aortic valve replacement
• Mitral valve replacement
• Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
• Robotic cardiac surgery
• Pacemaker implantation
• Cardiac rehabilitation