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The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- mineral metabolism analysis (Na, K, Ca, Mg)
- lipid metabolism (HDL/LDL, cholesterol,
triglycerides Lip(a), homocysteine) - inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- blood gas analysis
- chest x-ray examination
- holter monitoring (24h)
- measurement of arterial blood pressure
- electrocardiogram (ECG)
- pulmonary function test
- echocardiography
- doppler echocardiography
- high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT)/MRI (on indication 950/1200€)
- CT angiography (on indication 1350€)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
(the cost of medicines is not included)
Required documents
- Medical records
- Echocardiography (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Cardiology at the Medipol Mega University Hospital Istanbul offers all the options of modern medicine for the prevention, diagnostics and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The department's tasks also include rehabilitation in cardiovascular diseases and cardiac intensive care. The medical facility has in its arsenal the informative diagnostic tools, including EEG, treadmill test, transthoracic echocardiography (2D and 3D echocardiography), etc. In addition, it offers the full range of innovative non-surgical treatment methods, which allow the doctors to restore heart health and improve the quality of life of patients. The department's medical services are carried out in accordance with the current international protocols. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Dursun Duman.
The department successfully performs interventional procedures, particularly, the implantation of pacemakers, electrophysiological examinations, catheter ablation, etc. Of particular interest is the treatment of mitral valve stenosis – mitral valvuloplasty. Coronary angiography is used for the assessment of blood flow in the coronary arteries. There should be also mentioned other treatment methods, such as percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), cardiac catheterization, etc.
The range of the department's diagnostic and therapeutic services includes:
- Diagnostics
- Electrocardiography
- Treadmill test
- 2D and 3D transthoracic echocardiography
- Stress echocardiography
- Transesophageal echocardiography, including 3D mode
- 24-hour Holter ECG monitoring
- Heart rhythm assessment using event recorder
- Tilt test
- Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (in collaboration with the Department of Nuclear Medicine)
- CT angiography and cardiac MRI (in collaboration with the Department of Radiology)
- Interventional procedures
- Implantation of temporary and permanent pacemakers
- Electrophysiological examinations
- Catheter ablation for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias
- Mitral valvuloplasty for mitral valve stenosis
- Coronary angiography for the examination of coronary arteries
- Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) for coronary artery stenosis
- Cardiac catheterization
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (minimally invasive replacement of the affected aortic valve in its stenosis)
- Minimally invasive treatment of open oval window
- Endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysms
- Renal denervation (innovative treatment for resistant hypertension)
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
Education
- 2014 Istanbul University, Department of Cardiology.
- 2008 Department of Higher Education, Cardiology.
- 2001 Medical University, Department of Cardiology, Marmara University.
- 1994 Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University.
Professional Career
- 2011 Medipol Mega University Hospital Istanbul.
- 2010 Goztepe Education and Research Hospital.
- 2009 Member of the European Society of Cardiology.
- 2003 - 2008 Faculty of Medicine, Yeditepe University.
- 2002 - 2009 Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital.
- 1994 - 1996 Şarkışla State Hospital.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Medipol Mega University Hospital Istanbul
About hospital
Accommodation in hospital
Hospital accommodation
The patients and their families can stay at the Medipol Guest House, which is a 1-minute walk from the Medipol Mega University Hospital Istanbul.