Cardiology
In our Cardiology Department, we provide international-standard services with a team of experienced specialists and advanced technological infrastructure.
Our department is dedicated to protecting heart health and diagnosing and treating heart diseases according to global standards. Using up-to-date methods, we manage all types of heart conditions, ranging from early diagnostic methods and outpatient services to coronary intensive care and cardiac catheterization.
Diseases Covered by Our Cardiology Department
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Narrowing or blockage of the heart’s blood vessels, which reduces blood flow to the heart muscle and can lead to a heart attack.
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Blood pressure consistently above normal values. Long-term hypertension can contribute to heart, kidney, vascular, and brain diseases.
Heart Failure: The heart cannot pump sufficient blood to meet the body’s needs. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, fatigue, and palpitations.
Cardiac Arrhythmias: Abnormal or irregular heart rhythms. Can be felt as palpitations or skipped beats, and in severe cases may lead to heart failure, cardiac arrest, or stroke.
Heart Valve Diseases: Conditions caused by valve narrowing (stenosis) or incomplete closure (regurgitation), affecting the heart’s pumping efficiency.
Congenital Heart Diseases: Structural heart defects present from birth, involving heart chambers, valves, or vessels.
Pericarditis: Inflammation of the pericardium (the sac surrounding the heart), often causing chest pain and discomfort while breathing.
Myocarditis: Inflammation of the heart muscle, which can result from infections, immune system disorders, or certain medications.
Aneurysm: Localized enlargement or ballooning of a blood vessel wall. Aortic aneurysms are the most common and potentially life-threatening.
Thrombosis and Embolism: Formation of a blood clot in a vessel or heart chamber (thrombosis) and its migration to another site (embolism), which can block blood flow and cause severe organ damage.
Tests Performed in Our Cardiology Department
Cardiologists use various tests to diagnose heart and vascular diseases. The choice of test depends on the type, symptoms, and severity of the condition.
Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG): Records the heart’s electrical activity. Used to evaluate heart rhythm and detect arrhythmias.
Echocardiography (ECHO): Ultrasound imaging of the heart. Assesses heart chambers, muscle structure, and valve movements. Useful for detecting heart failure, valve disorders, and wall motion abnormalities.
Exercise Test (Stress Test): Measures the heart’s response to physical activity. Helps evaluate narrowing or blockage in coronary arteries.
Holter Monitoring: Continuous recording of the heart’s rhythm for 24–48 hours. Detects arrhythmias, palpitations, or temporary heart pauses.
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: Measures and records blood pressure at regular intervals over 24 hours. Used to diagnose hypertension and monitor treatment response.
Coronary Angiography: X-ray imaging of the heart vessels to identify blockages or narrowing.
Electrophysiological Tests: Specialized tests to determine the cause of heart rhythm disorders, including electrocardiograms and electrophysiological mapping.
Cardiac MRI and CT: Provide detailed images of heart and vascular structures, including heart muscle, vessel walls, and structural abnormalities.
The specific tests to be performed are determined by the cardiologist based on the patient’s symptoms, medical history, and examination findings.
