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Dr. Oyku Gulmez: Best in Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Oyku Gulmez

, Istanbul, Turkey

16 Years of experience

Speaks: English

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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr Oyku Gulmez

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

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

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. 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 Oyku Gulmez

Signs and symptoms with patients having structural or non-coronary cardiovascular diseases are as follows:

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

The most common symptoms seen in people with such heart conditions are chest pain and fatigue. It is important for you to monitor your blood pressure regularly and incase it is high for long periods of time then it could be because of a structural issue. Kidney dysfunction is also the result of lingering structural heart issues in a patient.

Operating Hours of Dr Oyku Gulmez

The doctor's operating hours are 6 days a week, 10 am to 7 pm. It speaks to the efficiency and skill of the interventional cardiologist that less time is taken to complete procedures.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Oyku Gulmez

We bring to you the many popular interventional cardiology procedures done by Dr. Oyku Gulmez::

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

Stent placement, angioplasty and atherectomy are a long sought after solution provided by interventional cardiologists to patients having blocked arteries. The procedure to insert defibrillators and pacemakers to correct abnormal heart rhythms is also regularly performed.

Qualification

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 1994 - 2000
  • Cardiology Specialization - Baskent University, Faculty of Medicine, 2000 - 2005

Past Experiences

  • 2000 – 2005 Resident / Cardiology Department, School of Medicine, Baskent University
  • 2005 – 2007 Attending Physician / Cardiology Department, School of Medicine, Baskent University
  • 2007 – 2010 Attending Physician / Cardiology Department, Istanbul Hospital, School of Medicine, Baskent University
  • 2010 – To Date Associate Professor, Cardiology Department, Istanbul Health Practice and Research Center, Baskent University
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MEMBERSHIPS (3)

  • Turkish Society of Cardiology
  • Society of Atherosclerosis
  • European Society of Cardiology

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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. Oyku Gulmez have?
Dr. Oyku Gulmez is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Oyku Gulmez offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Oyku Gulmez have?
Dr. Oyku Gulmez is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 16 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Interventional Cardiologist

What does a Interventional Cardiologist do?

When you visit an interventional cardiologist, the doctor can prescribe or perform diagnostic and screening tests to get to the bottom of the issue. In addition to this the interventional cardiologists performs a wide variety of procedures to treat your cardiovascular and structural heart conditions. The doctor can adroitly manage emergency heart conditions such as heart attacks. 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
  • Exercise Stress
  • Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)
  • 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. Cardiovascular issues or structural defects in your heart can be treated with interventional cardiology techniques. Interventional cardiologists treat heart conditions with catheter-based treatments which are non surgical. Also, if your cardiologist feels that lifestyle and dietary changes will not help you they can redirect you to these doctors.