Post-myocardial Infarction Complication Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Catakoglu is an expert in restoring blood flow after heart attacks at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus. He specialises in using intra-coronary imaging to guide life-saving stent procedures.

• Uses OCT and FFR imaging – provides high-resolution views inside arteries for more accurate stent placement
• Trained at St George's Hospital in London – brings international standards to complex cardiac care
• Performs TAVI – replaces heart valves using a catheter, avoiding the need for open-heart surgery
• Specialises in chronic complete occlusions – opening long-term blocked arteries that others may find difficult
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology

Associate Professor Akin Torun is a cardiologist at Liv Hospital specialising in cardiac rehabilitation and vascular health following heart attacks.

• Focuses on cardiac rehabilitation to improve heart function after myocardial infarction complications
• Manages hypertension and cholesterol disorders to prevent secondary heart events
• Evaluates leg vascular diseases which often occur alongside coronary artery issues
• Trained at Kocaeli University – a leading Turkish centre for medical research
• Practices at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a high-tech facility known for cardiovascular care

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu pioneered Turkey's artificial heart programme and leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in mechanical circulatory support systems like LVADs for heart failure
• Performs off-pump coronary bypass surgery which allows the heart to keep beating during the procedure
• Expert in aortic repairs using EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive stent placements that avoid traditional open surgery
• Published researcher and leader in hybrid cardiovascular procedures for complex structural issues