Dr. Alptekin Özkoç

Areas of Expertise

Cardiovascular and peripheral artery disease

Catheter-based diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease.

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Ablation treatment of heart rhythm disorders

Diagnosis and catheter-based treatment of heart rhythm disorders.

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Pacemakers

Implantation of cardiac rhythm devices such as pacemakers, ICD, CRT and LBBAP.

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Non-surgical treatment of heart valve disease

Non-surgical, catheter-based treatment of heart valve disease.

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Diagnostic cardiology

Diagnostic methods such as ECG, stress testing, Holter monitoring and echocardiography.

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Peripheral artery disease diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis and catheter-based treatment of narrowing and blockage in the arteries of the arms and legs.

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Further testing or imaging is planned if needed.

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Treatment

A suitable treatment approach is determined together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Interventional cardiology is the field of cardiology covering catheter-based evaluation of heart and vascular disease and, in suitable patients, treatment with interventional methods.

Interventional electrophysiology covers the evaluation of rhythm disorders arising from the heart's electrical system and, in suitable patients, their treatment with catheters or implantable devices.

You can reach us via the phone number and WhatsApp details on the contact page, or the appointment request form.

Gazimağusa: Mağusa Yaşam Hastanesi İskele: Long Beach Medical Center

At the first examination, your complaints, medical history, and any previous test results are assessed; further testing is planned if needed.

No. The content on this site is for general information purposes; a diagnosis and treatment plan is determined following an individual examination and evaluation.

In case of sudden chest pain, fainting, or similar emergency symptoms, it is recommended to go to the nearest emergency department without delay.

Patient Information

Patient information center

Informational content about the process before and after a procedure.

Coronary Artery Disease — informational image

What Is Coronary Artery Disease?

Coronary artery disease: general information on symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic methods, and treatment options.

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Heart Attack — informational image

What Is a Heart Attack?

What is a heart attack, and what are its symptoms and risk factors? Learn about diagnostic methods, treatment options, and the follow-up process after treatment.

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Chest Pain

Learn about the possible cardiac causes of chest pain, risk factors, diagnostic methods (ECG, echo, exercise testing, angiography), and treatment options.

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Atrial Fibrillation — informational image

What Is Atrial Fibrillation?

Patient-focused, general information on the symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for atrial fibrillation (AF).

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Tachycardia

What is tachycardia, and what are its symptoms and risk factors? General information on diagnostic methods and treatment options.

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Bradycardia

What is bradycardia, and what are its symptoms and causes? Learn about diagnostic methods, treatment options, and when to see a doctor.

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SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia) — informational image

SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia)

What is SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia)? An overview of its symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment options, including catheter ablation.

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Ventricular Arrhythmias — informational image

Ventricular Arrhythmias

What are ventricular arrhythmias? General information on symptoms and risk factors, diagnostic methods (ECG, Holter, EPS), and treatment options.

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Palpitations — informational image

What Are Palpitations?

Possible causes of palpitations, diagnosis with ECG and Holter, and treatment options including catheter ablation.

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Syncope (Fainting) — informational image

What Is Syncope (Fainting)?

What is syncope (fainting)? Symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic methods, including ECG, ECHO, Holter, and electrophysiological evaluation.

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What Is Extrasystole?

What is extrasystole (a premature heartbeat)? Information on the difference between supraventricular and ventricular extrasystole, diagnosis with Holter ECG, and treatment with medication and catheter ablation.

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Mitral Valve Insufficiency — informational image

What Is Mitral Valve Insufficiency?

Mitral valve insufficiency is the incomplete closure of the heart's mitral valve, causing blood to leak backward from the left ventricle to the left atrium.

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Aortic Valve Stenosis — informational image

What Is Aortic Valve Stenosis?

What is aortic valve stenosis, what are its symptoms and risks? Information on diagnosis with echocardiography, follow-up, medication, TAVI and surgical valve replacement options.

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Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency — informational image

What Is Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency?

Tricuspid valve insufficiency is the incomplete closure of the heart's tricuspid valve, causing blood to leak backward into the right atrium.

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Vascular Narrowing and Blockages — informational image

What Is Peripheral Artery Disease?

Current information on the symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for coronary artery narrowing and blockage.

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Carotid Artery Disease — informational image

Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid artery disease: general information on stroke risk, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and stenting/endarterectomy treatment options.

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Aortic Aneurysm (Widening of the Aorta) — informational image

What Is an Aortic Aneurysm (Widening of the Aorta)?

What is an aortic aneurysm (widening of the aorta), what are its symptoms and risks? Information on monitoring, medication, endovascular and surgical treatment options.

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What Is Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)?

What is hypertension, and what are its symptoms and risk factors? General information on diagnostic methods and treatment options.

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Heart Failure — informational image

What Is Heart Failure?

What is heart failure, and what are its symptoms and risk factors? General information on diagnostic methods and treatment options.

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Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis — informational image

What Is Dyslipidemia (High Cholesterol)?

High cholesterol and arterial stiffness (atherosclerosis): symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic methods, and treatment options — general information.

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Atherosclerosis (Arterial Hardening) — informational image

What Is Atherosclerosis (Arterial Hardening)?

Atherosclerosis is the gradual formation of plaques on the inner walls of the arteries due to the buildup of cholesterol, fat, and inflammatory cells.

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Can Cardiovascular Disease Be Prevented?

Many cardiovascular events can be prevented through early identification and management of risk factors — key preventive measures for heart health.

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What Is CT Coronary Angiography (Virtual Angiography)?

What is CT coronary angiography (CCTA), when is it performed, what can it show, and how does it differ from conventional coronary angiography? Information on this non-invasive imaging method.

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What to Know About Carotid Artery Stenting

What to Know About Carotid Artery Stenting

What carotid artery stenting is, who it may be considered for, the procedure process, and what to watch for afterward, performed to reduce stroke risk.

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Life After ICD: What to Know

Life After ICD: What to Know

Practical information patients should know after implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation, from the recovery process to daily life and device checkups.

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What to Know About Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Ablation

What to Know About Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Ablation

Practical information patients should know about the treatment of atrial fibrillation, the most common sustained heart rhythm disorder, with catheter ablation.

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Life After TAVI: What to Know

Life After TAVI: What to Know

Practical information patients should know after TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation), from the hospital course to returning to daily life and regular follow-up.

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What Is Echocardiography (Echo), and When Is It Requested?

What Is Echocardiography (Echo), and When Is It Requested?

What to know about echocardiography (echo), requested for complaints such as shortness of breath, a murmur, or palpitations, including how it is performed and what the results mean.

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What Is an ECG, and When and Why Is It Performed?

What Is an ECG, and When and Why Is It Performed?

What to know about the ECG, frequently requested for complaints such as palpitations, chest pain, or dizziness, including how it is performed and how the results are evaluated.

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What You Should Know Before an Angiogram

What You Should Know Before an Angiogram

Practical information patients should know from preparation for an angiogram (coronary angiography) through the first days after the procedure: preparation, the day of the procedure, the recovery process, and symptoms that require attention.

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What Should You Pay Attention to After an Angiogram?

What Should You Pay Attention to After an Angiogram?

Practical information patients need, from caring for the access site after an angiogram to returning to daily life and knowing which symptoms require a doctor's visit, all in one place.

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Daily Life After a Stent

Daily Life After a Stent

Practical information patients need about how daily life takes shape after coronary stent placement, from medication use to returning to activity.

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Preparation Before Catheter Ablation

Preparation Before Catheter Ablation

General information about preparation, the day of the procedure, and the recovery process that patients should know in practice before and after catheter ablation.

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The Recovery Process After Ablation

The Recovery Process After Ablation

Practical information about the process that awaits patients after catheter ablation: the day of the procedure, the first hours and days, returning to daily life, medication use, and when to see a doctor.

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Life After a Pacemaker

Life After a Pacemaker

The recovery process, daily life adjustments, and regular checkups that patients are curious about after pacemaker implantation are addressed in general terms in this informational article.

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