Where does Dr. Ulku Yildiz practice?

Dr. Ulku Yildiz practices at Medicana International Istanbul

What is the specialty of Dr. Ulku Yildiz?

Dr. Ulku Yildiz specialty is Cardiac Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Ulku Yildiz?

Dr. Ulku Yildiz is Cardiac Surgeon with 18 years of experience.

What does a cardiac surgeon do?

A cardiac surgeon is a specialist who operates on the heart, lungs and other thoracic (chest) organs and they also diagnose and treat diseases of these organs.

What are the typical symptoms of heart diseases?

The typicals symptoms include Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, chest discomfort Shortness of breath associated with Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in the legs or arms.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by Cardiac surgeons?

Investigations like blood reports, Chest x ray, Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function test, Carotid Dopping, Vein mapping, Trans-esphogeal echocardiogram, Heart Catheterization, and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging would be required.

What is the difference between a Cardiac Surgeon and a Cardiologist?

Cardiologist perform procedures in cath lab like Balloon angioplasty, Coronary and left ventricular digital angiography, Right and left heart catheterization, Rotational artherectomy, Stent implantation etc whereas a Cardiac surgeon perform surgery of the heart and chest.

How long is the stay in hospital for a heart surgery?

Stay in the hospital is usually for 7 – 10 days

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About Dr. Ulku Yildiz

Dr. Ulku Yildiz is a renowned Cardiovascular surgeon with experience of nearly 18 years.
His clinical interest lies in Adult Cardiac Surgery, Coronary artery by-pass surgery, Heart valve repair or replacement surgery, Congenital heart defects surgery, Surgery for peripheral vascular diseases, Carotid artery surgery, Aortic Aneurysm Surgery, EVARTEVAR (repair of aortic aneurysms with the endovascular method), Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (surgical removal of clot formations in the lung vessels), etc.
Dr. Ulku has completed his graduation from Uludağ University School of Medicine, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Turkey High Specialization Hospital, Istanbul.
He has his publications both in national and international accredited journals and is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's to talk about the different types of Heart Conditions.
Until now, he has worked in some of the premium institutes of Istanbul such as Turkey High Specialization Hospital, Adana Numune Education and Research Hospital, Mustafa Kemal University, Bayındır Hospital, Çekirge Heart and Arrhythmia Hospital, Medicana Bursa Hospital.

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Medicana International Istanbul

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Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Ulku Yildiz

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