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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr Ferruh Gurkaynak

Dr. Ferruh Gurkaynak treats a number of conditions such as the ones listed here for you:

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

A healthy and long life for a person with structural heart conditions can not happen without interventional procedures. Patients with these heart conditions can be provided with best treatment with the assistance of modern technology and world class equipments. It is essential that when procedures are performed on patients with these conditions, they are followed up with best of post procedural care.

Signs to look for before visiting Dr Ferruh Gurkaynak

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

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

Fatigue and chest pain are a sign that the person needs immediate solution to their heart condition. A structural heart issue can lead to high blood pressure for prolonged periods of time. Kidneys start getting affected because of structural heart issues and kidney dysfunction could also happen.

Operating Hours of Dr Ferruh Gurkaynak

The doctor's operating hours are 6 days a week, 10 am to 7 pm. The patient reviews of the doctor make it clear that this is a skillful and efficient interventional cardiologist.`

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Ferruh Gurkaynak

Here is the list of the popular procedures that Dr. Ferruh Gurkaynak performs::

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

The solution for blocked arteries because of coronary heart disease has been through procedures like placement of stent, angioplasty and atherectomy for a long time now. 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

  • Graduate, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine 1978
  • Specialist Training, Ankara, Turkey High Specialty Hospital Cardiology United States. 1990

Past Experiences

  • 1990-1991 Ankara, Turkey High Specialized Hospital
  • 1991-2013 Samsun Training and Research Hospital
  • 2013-2014 Samsun Private Atasam Hospital
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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PROCEDURES

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Ferruh Gurkaynak have?
Dr. Ferruh Gurkaynak is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Samsun, Turkey.
Does Dr. Ferruh Gurkaynak offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Ferruh Gurkaynak have?
Dr. Ferruh Gurkaynak is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 29 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Interventional Cardiologist

What does a Interventional Cardiologist do?

The interventional cardiologist either performs or prescribes you to get diagnostic and screening tests to find the reasons behind your prevailing heart issue. The numerous procedures performed by the interventional cardiologists ensure that the structural and cardiovascular heart issues are resolved. Even in case of emergency heart situations such as a heart attack, you can go to this doctor. Please make sure that you do not waste time or let your distress linger and consult the doctor when faced with pain or discomfort which indicates a heart condition.

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

Here is the list of tests required before and during consultation for an Interventional Cardiologist:

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

The tests tie in with the treatment plan which can be decided upon basis your discussion with the doctor. If you wish to know how healthy your heart and blood vessels are it makes sense to get them done.

When should you go to see a Interventional Cardiologist?

In order to keep your heart healthy, you must exercise, eat well and keep a balanced lifestyle. Interventional cardiology techniques can help resolve the structural defects in your heart or cardiovascular issues if any. Non surgical catheter based procedures are applied by Interventional cardiologists to treat heart issues. If on your visit to the cardiologist you realise that the dietary and lifestyle changes are not enough they may refer you to this doctor.