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Dr. Meltem Refiker Ege

Dr. Meltem Refiker Ege

Cardiologist ·
, Ankara, Turkey

22 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

Meltem Refiker Ege is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

Specialises in:

AtherosclerosisBradycardiaTachycardiaCardiac ArrhythmiasAngina

About Dr. Meltem Refiker Ege

Conditions treated by Dr Meltem Refiker Ege

There are a number of conditions that are treated by Dr. Meltem Refiker Ege as an interventional cardiologist and they are mentioned here.

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

Structural heart diseases can be resolved through interventional procedures for the person to live a healthy and long life. These conditions can be easily resolved with the help of modern technology and world class equipments to assist the doctor. A patient focused approach has driven doctors to find solutions such as these which must be followed with quality post procedural care.

Signs to look for before visiting Dr Meltem Refiker Ege

Here are the many signs and symptoms present in a patient with the structural or non-coronary cardiovascular diseases:

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

Few commonly experienced symptoms are chest pain and fatigue in patients with these heart conditions. A continuous high blood pressure should be monitored regularly and is usually a sign of a structural issue in the heart. Kidney dysfunction is also the result of lingering structural heart issues in a patient.

Operating Hours of Dr Meltem Refiker Ege

It is from Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm that the doctor operates. It speaks to the efficiency and skill of the interventional cardiologist that less time is taken to complete procedures.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Meltem Refiker Ege

We bring to you the many popular interventional cardiology procedures done by Dr. Meltem Refiker Ege::

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

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 treat cardiac arrhythmia, defibrillators and pacemakers are inserted in the heart routinely by doctors.

Qualification

  • Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine- Medical Education
  • Ankara High Specialization Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

Work Experiences

  • Pittsburgh University- Cardiology Department Observing Doctor
  • Koru Ankara Hospital- Associate Professor
  • High Specialization University- Professorship

Memberships (3)

  • Turkish Cardiology Association
  • European Society of Echocardiograpy
  • European Society of Cardiology

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Procedures Performed

Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)
Angioplasty
Arterial Switch Surgery
Ballon Valvuloplasty
Balloon mitral valvotomy
Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac catheterization
CRT - D
CRT - P
Dual Chamber Pacemaker
EPS & RFA
Glenn procedure
Impella
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
LV restoration surgery
Pacemaker Implantation Surgery
Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Ross procedure
Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery
Transarterial Radioembolization- TARE

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Meltem Refiker Ege is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Ankara, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Meltem Refiker Ege is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Interventional Cardiologist

Diagnostic and screening tests are prescribed or performed by interventional cardiologists to find the right solution for your heart condition. 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.

We have outlined for you the several tests that are important before and during consultation with an Interventional Cardiologist:

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

The tests so performed help the doctor in deciding upon the right course of action regards the treatment. The health of blood vessels and the heart or any structural defect becomes clear post the results.

When you exercise regularly, eat healthy, do not smoke or drink and keep a balanced lifestyle it leads to a healthy heart. Cardiovascular issues or structural defects in your heart can be treated with interventional cardiology techniques. When heart issues are treated with catheter based procedures which do not involve surgery, then such procedures are done by Interventional cardiologists. Also, if your cardiologist feels that lifestyle and dietary changes will not help you they can redirect you to these doctors.

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