Cardiovascular Surgery is a medical specialty that performs the diagnosis and treatment of diseases involving the heart, main vessels and veins using surgical methods. It plays an active role in solving many important disorders, from heart valve diseases to vascular occlusions, from varicose veins to aortic aneurysms.

Which Diseases Does Cardiovascular Surgery Deal with?

The Cardiovascular Surgery Department diagnoses and treats the following diseases:

Heart Diseases

• Coronary artery disease (cardiovascular occlusion)
• Heart valve diseases
• Heart holes (ASD, VSD)
• Aortic aneurysms and dissections
• Surgical supports for heart failure (VAD, heart transplant referral)

Vascular Diseases

• Varicose veins and venous insufficiency
• Peripheral artery diseases (leg vein occlusions)
• Carotid (jugular vein) stenosis
• Aortic aneurysm and dissection
• Vascular traumas and emergency vascular repairs

What are the Diagnostic Methods?

During the diagnosis process, we work in multidisciplinary collaboration with cardiology and radiology. Main methods used:

• Echocardiography (ECHO)
• Heart angiography
• CT angiography
• MR angiography
• Doppler ultrasonography
• Exertion test and ECG

Surgical Methods Applied in Cardiovascular Surgery

In addition to open surgeries, minimally invasive (performed through small incisions) and endovascular (intravenous) techniques are also used in cardiovascular surgery.

Main Surgical Interventions:

• Coronary Bypass Surgery (CABG)
• Cover Repair or Replacement
• Aortic Aneurysm Repair (Open or EVAR/TEVAR method)
• Varicose Vein Surgery or Laser Varicose Vein Treatment
• Carotid Surgery
• Leg Vascular Occlusion Surgeries
• Heart tumor surgery
• Fistula and graft applications (for hemodialysis patients)

How Does the Treatment Process Progress?

• Examination and preliminary evaluation
• Imaging and examinations
• Diagnosis and patient-specific treatment plan
• Surgical intervention (if necessary)
• Intensive care and service follow-up
• Rehabilitation and lifestyle recommendations

What are the symptoms of Cardiovascular Diseases?

• Chest pain, tightness
• Shortness of breath
• Palpitation
• Leg pain while walking
• Swelling in the legs, bruising, varicose veins
• Fainting, dizziness
• Cold and bruised extremities

These symptoms may indicate cardiovascular diseases. Early diagnosis saves lives.

Holistic Treatment with Multidisciplinary Approach

The cardiovascular surgery department works in collaboration with cardiology, radiology, anesthesia, intensive care and physical therapy units to offer patients a holistic treatment approach. In this way, more effective and permanent results are achieved.

Who Should Apply to Cardiovascular Surgery?

• Individuals who have had or are at risk of heart attack
• Those diagnosed with heart valve disease
• Those with varicose veins or vascular occlusion in the legs
• Those with plaque or stenosis detected in the carotid artery
• Those diagnosed with aortic aneurysm
• Patients with vascular trauma

Don't Postpone Your Heart Health!

It is possible to have regular check-ups for your cardiovascular health, recognize risk factors early, and improve your quality of life with surgical interventions if necessary.