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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions Treated by Dr Hasim Ustunsoy

There are different kinds of cardio thoracic vascular conditions in children that Dr. Hasim Ustunsoy treats and we have listed some of them here for your perusal.

  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
  • Atrial Septal Defect
  • Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Children are usually born with their cardio thoracic vascular issues and these conditions are known as congenital defects. These conditions of children are treated by pediatric CTVS surgeon in close coordination with your primary care pediatrician. Pediatric CTV conditions happen in children owing to these reasons:

  1. Genetics
  2. Unhealthy lifestyle
  3. Smoking and alcohol consumption by mother during pregnancy
  4. Viral infection during the first trimester of pregnancy

Signs and Symptoms to check before visiting Dr Hasim Ustunsoy

There are many signs and symptoms of congenital CTV disease in children such as:

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

Symptoms that show fatigue and tiredness in your child even in less exertion means their is a possibility that they have a CTV condition. There are other signs and symptoms such as heart palpitations and chest pain that signal a CTV condition. It is important for you to contact the doctor when you realise the linkages between the symptoms and a prevalent CTV condition.

Operating Hours of Dr. Hasim Ustunsoy

10 am to 4 pm are the operating hours of the doctor from Monday through Friday whereas on Saturday and Sunday, the operating hours are 10 am to 1 pm. The results of these surgeries are ensured because of the skill and efficiency of the surgeons.

Popular procedures which are performed by Dr Hasim Ustunsoy

Please find here some of the various popular procedures that Pediatric CTVS entails:

  • Physical Exam
  • Fetal Echocardiogram
  • Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
  • Echocardiogram (ECHO)
  • Chest X-Ray
  • Blood Count
  • Heart Catheterization (Heart Cath)
  • Exercise (Stress) Test
  • Holter Monitor
  • Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram (DSE)

The pediatric CTVS procedures are extremely critical and crucial for and require a high degree of precision. A patient centric approach should be the focus when pediatric CTVS is performed in line with the best practices. It is essential for your child to go through a complete rehabilitation process post their pediatric CTVS procedure.

Qualification

  • University Ankara University, Faculty of Political Sciences, 1979
  • Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, 1984
  • Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, 1986

Past Experiences

  • Uludag Universitesi, Cardiovascular Surgery, 1990-1996
  • Associate Professor Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2002
  • Professor Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, 2009
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (9)

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
  • National Association of Vascular Surgery
  • European Cardio Thoracic Surgery
  • European Society for Vascular Surgery
  • The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  • International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation
  • Turkish Society of Cardiology
  • Minimal Invasive Robotic Surgery Association

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (4)

  • Leiomyosarcoma of Right Iliac Artery: A Case Report.
  • Inflammatory Pseudotumor of the lung.
  • Cardiac Hydatid Cyst.
  • Use of Streptokinase in a Case with Fibrinous Purulent Pericardial Effusion.

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PROCEDURES

  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Hasim Ustunsoy have?
Dr. Hasim Ustunsoy is a specialized Pediatric CTVS and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Hasim Ustunsoy offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Hasim Ustunsoy have?
Dr. Hasim Ustunsoy is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 30 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Pediatric CTVS

What does a Pediatric CTVS do?

Cardiothoracic vascular conditions in children are diagnosed and treated by a pediatric CTVS surgeon. A specialty that has refined the procedure techniques over the last few decades, it is known to have a more recent history than several others. The criticality of the pediatric CTVS procedures have led to the fast development in the technologies and techniques in this field. The pediatric CTVS have an excellent working relationship with different healthcare personnel and doctors from various other specialties such as pediatricians, cardiologists, oncologists and anaesthesiologists.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for pediatric CTVS?

We bring to you the names of the tests to be done before and during consultation with pediatric CTVS:

  1. Echocardiography
  2. Electrocardiogram
  3. Chest X-ray
  4. Stress test
  5. Holter monitor

It is essential to complete the tests for pediatric CTVS related conditions prior to and during the procedures as they make the process more efficient and ensure better success rates. The medical treatment and the resultant outcomes are symbiotically linked to the recommended tests and it impacts the decisions taken by the doctor.e. The patients’ liaison with the pediatric CTVS has to involve the medical history, the physical exam and diagnostic tests.

When should you go to see a Pediatric CTVS?

The treatment from pediatric CTVS becomes essential if the health conditions are related to organs in thoracic cavity in the child. When faced with a health situation, it is best to not wait for the situation to worsen and to seek medical treatment right away. The treatment plan designed by the pediatric CTVS for each child is customised owing to the differences in the health condition and other parameters for each patient. Extensive research based upgradations have happened in this field of surgery which has given impetus to the various life enabling procedures which it entails.