Dilated Cardiomyopathy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a pioneer in heart failure surgery and leads the Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) systems for heart failure
• Completed international fellowships in advanced cardiac surgery across Germany, France, and the USA
• Performs coronary bypass and hybrid cardiovascular procedures to improve heart function
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems
• Expert in mechanical circulatory support to help the heart pump blood

Associate Professor Alp Burak Catakoglu is a heart intervention specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus who trained at St Georges Hospital in London.

• Performs percutaneous mitral valve repair using Mitra-Clip – a needle-based procedure to fix leaky heart valves without open surgery
• Expert in TAVI – replaces narrowed heart valves using a small tube inserted through the leg for faster recovery
• Qualified in using intra-coronary imaging like OCT to see inside heart vessels with extreme detail
• Highly skilled in closing atrial septal defects – sealing holes in the heart without large incisions

Professor Kocas is a leading interventional cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital with over a decade of specialist experience at the prestigious Istanbul University Cardiology Institute.

• Specialises in managing dilated cardiomyopathy through advanced cardiac imaging and interventional therapies
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology, focusing on heart failure and structural heart disease
• Expert in percutaneous interventions, providing minimally invasive options for patients with weakened heart muscles
• Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, ensuring high standards in cardiac procedures

Professor Engin Bozkurt is the founding Head of Cardiology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University – one of Turkey's major medical training institutions.

• Specialises in managing complex heart muscle conditions and chronic heart failure
• Led the cardiology department at the Ankara Atatürk Education and Research Hospital
• Focuses on interventional cardiology to improve heart function without open surgery
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
• Expert in diagnostic imaging to assess structural damage in heart chambers

Professor Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu is a senior cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with a distinguished record in managing complex heart muscle conditions and valve interventions.

• Specialises in cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) to improve heart pumping efficiency
• Expert in the differential diagnosis between idiopathic and ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy
• Research leader in using gated SPECT imaging to assess left ventricular function
• Experienced in Mitraclip and TAVI procedures for minimally invasive heart valve repair
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2002

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Professor Sinan Altan Kocaman is a highly cited interventional cardiologist and pacing specialist practicing at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in cardiac electrophysiology studies (EPS) to assess heart rhythm issues
• Expert in cardiac pacemaker implantation for managing heart muscle weakness
• Performs ablation therapy – uses heat to treat irregular heartbeats
• Highly cited researcher with patents in the field of medical engineering
• Member of prestigious national and international cardiology societies

Professor Okay Abaci is a senior cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital who has published over 100 research papers on cardiovascular care.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and angiography to assess heart muscle function
• Trained in peripheral arterial disease interventions at the Academia in Italy
• Holds a professorship at the prestigious Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI Association
• Recognised with multiple awards from the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Emrah Ozdemir is an interventional cardiology specialist at Biruni University Hospital who trained at the prestigious Florence Nightingale Hospital – a primary reference centre for heart care.

• Performed thousands of interventional procedures for complex cardiovascular conditions
• Specialises in radial angiography – access through the arm for faster recovery and less bleeding
• Expert in managing challenging coronary and peripheral arterial procedures
• Faculty member at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine training future heart specialists
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology