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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr Burak Pamukcu

We have outlined here for you the many conditions whose treatment is done by Dr. Burak Pamukcu:

  • Bradycardia
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Tachycardia
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Angina
  • Atherosclerosis

Interventional procedures are required for people with structural heart conditions so that they can live a healthy life. These conditions can be easily resolved with the help of modern technology and world class equipments to assist the doctor. The right solution to these conditions must be followed up with the quality post procedural care as a sign of a patient focused approach.

Signs to look for before visiting Dr Burak Pamukcu

We bring to you the various symptoms and signs in patients having structural or non-coronary cardiovascular conditions:

  • High Blood Pressure
  • Shortness of breathe
  • Palpitations
  • Chest Pain
  • Dizziness

Few commonly experienced symptoms are chest pain and fatigue in patients with these heart conditions. If someone is suffering from high blood pressure for long time periods then it could be a sign of a structural issue of the heart. Structural heart issues can start putting stress on your kidneys and kidney dysfunction is a possibility.

Operating Hours of Dr Burak Pamukcu

Six days a week, 10 am to 7 pm are the operating hours of the doctor. It speaks to the efficiency and skill of the interventional cardiologist that less time is taken to complete procedures.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Burak Pamukcu

Dr. Burak Pamukcu performs numerous popular interventional cardiology procedures as mentioned here::

  • Angioplasty
  • Pacemaker Implantation Surgery
  • EPS & RFA
  • Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)

To open blocked arteries, interventional cardiologists commonly perform procedures such as stent placement, angioplasty and atherectomy. In order to resolve the issue of abnormal heart rhythms another very common procedure that is performed is the insertion of the pacemaker and defibrillator.

Qualification

  • 2011 Associate Professor Doctor
  • 2010 University of Birmingham / Research Assistant
  • 2005 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Cardiology
  • 2003 Saınt-Michel High School
  • 1999 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Past Experiences

  • 2017 - Presently Acıbadem Healthcare Group
  • 2016 - 2017 Istanbul Surgery Hospital
  • 2012 - 2016 Erdem Hospital
  • 2011 - 2012 Pendik Regional Hospital
  • 2009 - 2010 University of Birmingham, Center for Cardiovascular Sciences, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK
  • 2007 - 2009 Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Cardiology
  • 2006 - 2007 Etimesgut Military Hospital Cardiology
  • 2005 - 2009 Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / Chief Assistant
  • 2005 - 2006 Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Cardiology
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MEMBERSHIPS (10)

  • Turkish Society of Cardiology
  • European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
  • World Heart Failure Society
  • Thrombosis Working Group
  • Southern Medical Association
  • European Atherosclerosis Society
  • American Society of Echocardiography
  • Membership of the working group of the European Society of Cardiology
  • Atherosclerosis and Vascular Biology Working Group (Atherosclerosis and Vascular Biology)
  • European Society of Cardiology

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (5)

  • A new predictor of atrial fibrillation relapses after successful cardioversion.
  • Monocyte subsets in coronary artery disease and their associations with markers of inflammation and fibrinolysis.
  • Atherosclerosis
  • The CD14 ++ CD16 + monocyte subset and monocyte-platelet interactions in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction

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PROCEDURES

  • Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)
  • Angioplasty
  • EPS & RFA
  • Pacemaker Implantation Surgery

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Burak Pamukcu have?
Dr. Burak Pamukcu is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Burak Pamukcu offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Burak Pamukcu have?
Dr. Burak Pamukcu is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Interventional Cardiologist

What does a Interventional Cardiologist do?

In order to decipher your heart condition, interventional cardiologists prescribe or perform various diagnostic and screening tests. To resolve structural and cardiovascular heart conditions in a patient, the interventional cardiologists perform several procedures. Even in case of emergency heart situations such as a heart attack, you can go to this doctor. Any distress or discomfort which indicates a heart condition must be dealt with immediately by consulting the doctor.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Interventional Cardiologist?

Let us have a look at the several tests that are usually recommended prior to and during consultation for an Interventional Cardiologist:

  • Exercise Stress
  • Echocardiogram
  • Cardiac Computed Tomography
  • Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)

It is important to get the tests done so that the doctor can decide upon the right treatment for you. The blood vessel and heart health become apparent after the test results come in.

When should you go to see a Interventional Cardiologist?

A balanced lifestyle including a healthy diet, exercise, not smoking or drinking helps in keeping your heart healthy. Cardiovascular issues or structural defects in your heart can be treated with interventional cardiology techniques. Non surgical catheter based procedures are applied by Interventional cardiologists to treat heart issues. Also, if your cardiologist feels that lifestyle and dietary changes will not help you they can redirect you to these doctors.