Dr. Osman Guvenc

Conditons treated by Dr. Osman Guvenc

Please find below the names of the cardiac conditions treated by Dr. Osman Guvenc in children:

• Atrial Septal Defect
• Patent Foramen Ovale
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Heart conditions in children call for immediate intervention and should not be left unattended for long. These issues in children are either structural defects which are present from birth or ones that are linked to the electrical system responsible for the heartbeat. Beginning at and continuing since birth is a term which refers to congenital or structural heart defects in children.

Signs and symptoms to look after before consulting Dr Osman Guvenc

There are several signs and symptoms linked to pediatric cardiac conditions like,

• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Poor growth
• Pale skin
• Difficulty feeding (especially becoming sweaty during feeds)
• Blue colour around the lips and blue skin (cyanosis)

If your child is having rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat then they most probably have a heart condition and it is important to get it checked. Congenital heart disease in children can lead to more issues such as

1. Hindrance in growth and development
2. Repeated respiratory tract infections (RTIs) – infections of the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs
3. Heart infection (endocarditis)
4. Pulmonary hypertension
5. Heart failure

The symptoms can show as late as late childhood or teenage years but when they are seen early on it means the heart condition is more severe.

Operating Hours of Dr Osman Guvenc

Although pediatric cardiologists diagnose and medically treat heart conditions, sometimes they perform few invasive procedures. The operating hours of the doctor are from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday only.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Osman Guvenc

Dr. Osman Guvenc performs the following kinds of procedures.

• PDA Closure
• Balloon Atrial Septostomy

The doctor also undertakes treatments in patients such as:

1. Arrhythmia treatments (radiofrequency ablation therapy, pacemakers and defibrillator management)
2. Intracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS)
3. Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
4. Cardiac emergencies
5. Prescribing medications and suggesting lifestyle changes

Heart and blood vessel conditions are treated by the doctor and surgery is performed in tandem with a heart (cardiothoracic) surgeon or congenital cardiac surgeon.

Qualification

• Selcuk University Medical Faculty Pediatric Cardiology, 2015
• Akdeniz University School of Medicine Child Health and Diseases, 2011
• Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2002

Past Experiences

• Currently working at Acibadem University Hospital Atakent