Prof. Dr. Hasan TURHAN

Prof. Dr. Hasan Turhan, a specialist in Cardiovascular Diseases, completed his primary and secondary education in Samsun. He attended Marmara University Faculty of Medicine from 1990 to 1997 for his medical training. In 2003, he completed his residency at Ankara Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital and became a cardiology specialist.

He began his academic career at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology in 2004 and left in 2008. He currently continues to provide services at İstinye University Hospital.

It is important to consult a cardiovascular surgeon for heart and vascular surgery. Cardiovascular surgeons are physicians specialized in the surgical treatment of heart and vascular diseases.

The duration of cardiovascular surgery varies depending on the type of procedure and the patient’s condition. Some operations may take a few hours, while others can last longer. Your surgeon will provide detailed information about the expected duration of the procedure.

A series of tests may be performed before cardiovascular surgery. These include ECG, echocardiography (ECHO), coronary angiography, stress tests, and blood tests. Your surgeon will determine the most appropriate tests based on your condition.

Adopting a healthy lifestyle after heart surgery is essential. Regular exercise, balanced nutrition, avoiding smoking and alcohol, managing stress, and taking prescribed medications consistently are all important for recovery and long-term heart health.

Adopting a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly, maintaining a balanced diet, avoiding smoking and alcohol, managing stress, and having routine medical check-ups are essential steps in preventing cardiovascular diseases.

The recovery process after cardiovascular surgery varies depending on the patient’s condition and the type of procedure performed. Most patients may need to stay in the hospital for a few days. During recovery, regular follow-up visits, proper medication use, a healthy lifestyle, and participation in a cardiac rehabilitation program are essential.

Heart surgeries generally involve certain risks since they are major procedures. However, with advanced surgical techniques and modern anesthesia methods, these risks are minimized as much as possible. Your surgeon will explain the risks and benefits of the operation to you in detail.

Cardiovascular surgery is usually performed either as open-heart surgery or minimally invasive surgery.In open-heart surgery, the chest is opened to operate directly on the heart and blood vessels. Minimally invasive surgery is performed through smaller incisions and is considered a less invasive approach.

Conditions such as heart attack, heart valve diseases, coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysm, and vascular blockages may require cardiovascular surgery.

Cardiovascular surgery is a medical specialty that involves the surgical treatment of heart and vascular diseases. Surgeons specialized in this field perform procedures on heart valves, coronary arteries, the aorta, and other major blood vessels of the cardiovascular system.

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