What is interventional cardiology?

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

What is interventional electrophysiology?

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.

How can I book an appointment?

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

What is assessed at the first examination?

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

Does the information on this site replace diagnosis or treatment?

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

What should I do in an emergency (e.g., chest pain, fainting)?

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

Patient Education

Patient education center

Informative content about pre-procedure preparation and the post-procedure process, all in one place.

Carotid Artery Stenting

August 20, 20265 min

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.

ICD

August 6, 20264 min

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.

AF Ablation

July 23, 20265 min

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.

TAVI

July 9, 20265 min

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.

Echocardiography

June 25, 20265 min

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.

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

ECG

June 18, 20264 min

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.

Angiogram

June 5, 20264 min

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.

Angiogram

June 4, 20264 min

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.

Stent

June 3, 20264 min

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.

Ablation

June 2, 20264 min

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.

Ablation

May 28, 20264 min

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.

Pacemaker

May 21, 20264 min

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.