Interventional Cardiology

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. Pericardiocentesis is draining fluid accumulated between the pericardium (heart sac) and the heart with a needle. This interventional procedure, performed for both diagnostic (fluid analysis) and therapeutic purposes (in emergencies like tamponade), can be life-saving. In this guide, we detail the causes of pericardial effusion, the pericardiocentesis procedure, and the recovery process. What is Pericardiocentesis? # Pericardiocentesis is draining fluid accumulated in the pericardial space (the area between the membrane surrounding the heart and the heart itself) using a needle and catheter. Normally, this space contains only 15-50 ml of fluid that allows the heart to move freely.

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty) is the widening of coronary artery stenoses with a balloon. It forms the foundation of modern coronary interventions. This comprehensive guide covers the history, indications, and current applications of PTCA in detail. What is PTCA? # PTCA is the widening of coronary artery stenoses with a balloon at the catheter tip. It was first performed by Andreas Grüntzig in 1977.

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) is the catheter-based treatment of coronary artery disease. It includes balloon angioplasty and stent implantation. This comprehensive guide covers PCI types, indications, procedure process and results in detail. What is PCI? # PCI is the opening of stenoses or occlusions in coronary arteries via catheter. It is a minimally invasive treatment alternative to open heart surgery.

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. Coronary angioplasty is the procedure of opening blocked or narrowed coronary arteries using balloon and stent. Also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), this treatment plays a life-saving role in treating heart attacks and angina. This comprehensive guide covers all stages of the coronary angioplasty procedure in detail. What is Coronary Angioplasty? # Coronary angioplasty is the procedure of opening narrowed or blocked coronary arteries via catheter. During the procedure, a thin balloon catheter is inserted into the vessel, inflated to widen the stenosis, and usually a stent (metal mesh) is placed to keep the vessel open.

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. A cardiac stent is a metal mesh structure placed to keep coronary arteries open after stenosis. It is widely used in the treatment of coronary artery disease. This comprehensive guide covers stent types, implantation procedure, and post-stent care in detail. What is a Cardiac Stent? # A cardiac stent is a cylindrical metal mesh that keeps the vessel open after balloon angioplasty. It adheres to the vessel wall and prevents recurrence of stenosis.

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. Cardiac catheterization is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure performed by placing a catheter into heart chambers and vessels. This comprehensive guide covers types, indications, and the procedure process of cardiac catheterization in detail. What is Cardiac Catheterization? # Cardiac catheterization is the advancement of a thin tube (catheter) to the heart through blood vessels. Pressure measurement, imaging, and treatment procedures can be performed.

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. Cardiac angiography is the evaluation of heart vessels through X-ray imaging. It is the gold standard method for diagnosing coronary artery disease. This guide comprehensively covers all stages of the cardiac angiography procedure, preparation, and results. What is Cardiac Angiography? # Cardiac angiography is the imaging of heart vessels using contrast medium. Stenosis, occlusion, and anomalies in coronary arteries are detected.

This content has been prepared for informational purposes to protect public health, in compliance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey and medical ethical rules. It does not provide any diagnosis, treatment guarantees, or specific medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for the most accurate information. Heart valve diseases, especially mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, are conditions that seriously affect quality of life. While traditional open-heart surgery carries high risk for many patients, minimally invasive methods such as MitraClip and tricuspid valve interventions offer promising alternatives. In this comprehensive guide, I will discuss non-surgical valve treatment methods, indications, procedure process, and expected outcomes in detail. What is Heart Valve Regurgitation? # Heart valves are structures that ensure one-way blood flow between heart chambers and between the heart and major vessels. Valve regurgitation means the valve does not close completely, causing blood to leak backward. This creates extra load on the heart and can lead to heart failure over time.