Emre Erturk
Cardiologist
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Summary
Dedicated Interventional Cardiologist and accomplished lecturer at a respected university, specializing in the comprehensive care of cardiovascular patients with a specific focus on heart failure. Possesses extensive expertise in diagnostic cardiac catheterization, cardiovascular procedures, acute and chronic patient care and management, and medication research. Committed to evidence-based practice, strategic alignment, and policy development, ensuring the highest standard of patient care. Proven ability to educate and counsel patients, coupled with proficiency in echocardiography. Adept at emergency cardiac care, emergency procedures, and pacemaker implantation Demonstrates unwavering commitment to advancing the fields of interventional cardiology and heart failure while imparting knowledge to future healthcare professionals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Cardiologist
IEU Medicalpoint Hospital
Izmir
11.2017 - 11.2022
In my previous role, I had the privilege of contributing extensively to the field of cardiology through a diverse range of responsibilities. Serving on a dynamic 12-physician cardiac care team, I was deeply involved in the diagnosis and treatment of various cardiac conditions, spanning from acute coronary syndrome and heart failure to valvular heart disease and arrhythmias. My duties included conducting diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization procedures to assess heart muscles, valves, and arteries, as well as managing central venous lines and performing other invasive procedures for ICU patients.
My role extended to interpreting the results of Bruce Protocol treadmill tests and actively monitoring patients' conditions through daily rounds. This vigilance allowed me to promptly communicate any changes in their health status to the medical care team.
Staying abreast of the latest research in heart disease indicators and treatment options was a key part of my practice. I also took on leadership responsibilities by overseeing both inpatient and outpatient cardiac care, addressing acute and chronic heart conditions, coronary syndromes, and valvular heart diseases.
My commitment to patient care extended to working with special populations as part of medication research, collaborating on strategic planning, aligning practice operations with the organizational mission, and developing policies and procedures for cardiac care. I further leveraged my expertise in diagnosing heart conditions through catheterizations and echocardiography.
As a member of the executive medical team, I actively participated in strategic planning, decision-making, and goal setting, particularly during the integration of two merging hospitals. Collaboration with colleagues was paramount in our efforts to deliver comprehensive cardiac care.
I also managed patients before, during, and after cardiac surgery, conducted cardiac catheterization procedures for diagnosing cardiovascular conditions, educated patients on risk factors such as diet and activity levels, and delivered attending and consultation services for various cardiology conditions. My commitment to thorough patient care extended to promptly responding to referral sources with clinical findings and suggested plans of care. Additionally, I possessed the expertise to implant internal or external pacemakers to correct heart rhythm disorders and address life-threatening heart problems through drug administration, ordering additional tests, and performing invasive procedures. My holistic approach to patient care also involved recommending positive lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Lecturer, Medicine
Izmir University Of Economics
Izmir
09.2020 - 09.2022
Lecturer of Medicine
Izmir University of Economics School of Medicine
Location: Izmir, Turkey
Key Responsibilities and Achievements:
Lecture Delivery: Conducted engaging and informative lectures to medical students, covering a wide range of topics in medicine. Utilized multimedia resources and interactive teaching methods to enhance student learning and comprehension.
Clinical Training: Led and participated in ward rounds, bedside practice, and patient practice sessions to provide students with hands-on experience and exposure to real clinical scenarios.
Curriculum Development: Collaborated with the faculty to design and refine the medical curriculum, ensuring it met the highest educational standards and kept pace with advancements in the field of medicine.
Mentorship: Mentored and advised medical students, offering guidance on academic and career-related matters. Supported students in their research projects and encouraged their professional development.
Assessment and Evaluation: Designed, administered, and graded assessments to gauge student progress and understanding. Provided constructive feedback to help students improve their performance.
Research Contributions: Conducted research in the field of medicine, publishing research papers and presenting findings at conferences to contribute to the academic reputation of the institution.
Collaboration: Collaborated with colleagues in interdisciplinary projects and encouraged a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing among faculty members.
Professional Development: Continued to expand knowledge and expertise through attendance at conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of medicine.
Committee Involvement: Actively participated in departmental committees, contributing to decision-making processes and initiatives aimed at enhancing the educational experience for students.
My role as a lecturer of medicine at Izmir University of Economics School of Medicine showcases my dedication to medical education, clinical expertise, and commitment to advancing the field of medicine through research and mentorship.
Cardiologist
Turkish Ministry Of Health
Tatvan
09.2015 - 07.2017
As the sole Cardiologist serving a population of 200,000, my daily outpatient clinic accommodated approximately 100 patients. Half of these were newcomers seeking cardiac evaluation for symptoms, while the other half comprised patients with pre-existing cardiac conditions attending routine check-ups. Among the latter group, the predominant conditions included chronic ischemic heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve diseases, and cardiomyopathies. Following a physical examination, many control patients underwent basic transthoracic echocardiography to assess ejection fraction, wall motion abnormalities, and heart valve structure and function. Additionally, our clinic offered services such as exercise stress testing, transesophageal echocardiography, rhythm Holter monitoring, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
Within our 20-bed Cardiology Service, a significant number of patients were admitted with ischemic heart disease and heart failure, a reflection of the challenges posed by our underdeveloped region. Rheumatic heart valve disease was also prevalent, with most patients requiring ongoing medical management, while some underwent surgery. Our facility included an intensive care unit with 20 beds, with 8 beds specifically allocated to Cardiology as a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). In the CICU, we conducted bedside transthoracic echocardiography, cardioversion, temporary pacemaker implantation, jugular and subclavian venous catheterization, and arterial cannulation procedures.
Under my supervision and leadership, we established a Coronary Angiography Unit, where we successfully conducted approximately 300 diagnostic procedures and 100 interventional procedures, including primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute myocardial infarctions, along with 5 implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation, all within a four-month period. These procedures predominantly involved the femoral approach, with a smaller percentage conducted via radial access.
In my role, I assumed responsibility for all Cardiac patients admitted to the Emergency Service and maintained an on-call schedule every day. On average, I received 5-6 patient calls daily. Furthermore, our hospital network included six smaller hospitals, each of which sought my expertise and consultation on cardiac cases.
Emergency Room General Doctor
Turkish Ministry Of Health
Fethiye
09.2010 - 03.2011
As an Emergency Department Doctor, I dedicated myself to providing critical care in a demanding environment. With a schedule comprising seven 24-hour shifts per month, I was at the forefront of a relentless influx of patients, averaging approximately 300 individuals in each 24-hour shift. While many of these patients presented with mild ailments falling into the "green zone," I also routinely encountered patients in dire clinical conditions, such as those with multiple trauma, cardiac arrest, and poisoning.
My responsibilities extended to the evaluation of preliminary diagnostic results and the administration of initial treatments, including tasks such as suturing lacerations, splinting fractures, casting broken bones, and installing necessary tubes and devices. Beyond medical procedures, I understood the importance of empathy and communication, consistently showing compassion when interacting with patients' family members and ensuring they were well-informed about their loved ones' status.
Working in a bustling hospital that saw more than 300 individuals daily, I excelled at evaluating, prioritizing, diagnosing, and stabilizing patients, regardless of the complexity of their conditions. My role encompassed a wide range of medical procedures, from basic wound dressings, sutures, and injections to advanced interventions like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). I also handled the essential administrative aspects of patient care, meticulously processing discharge papers, trauma reports, and prescriptions to facilitate a seamless transition in their healthcare journey.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
Izmir, Turkey 09.2004 - 07.2010
Specialist in Cardiology - Cardiology
Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical School
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2011 - 05.2015
Specialist in Heart Failure - Heart Failure
University of Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland 06.2022 - Current
Skills
Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization (more than 4000)
undefinedAffiliations
Memberships:
- Turkish Society of Cardiology
- European Society of Cardiology
- Heart Failure Association
- European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI)
- American College of Cardiology
Additional Information
Publications:
A. Articles Published in International Journals:
A.1. Baris Ikitimur, Kahraman Cosansu, Bilgehan Karadag, Huseyin Altug Cakmak, Burcak Kilickiran Avci, Emre Erturk, Nurhan Seyahi, Zeki Ongen: Long-Term Impact of Different Immunosuppressive Drugs on QT and PR Intervals in Renal Transplant Patients. Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology 11/2014; 20(5)., DOI:10.1111/anec.12225
A.2. Burcak Kilickiran Avci, Baris Ikitimur, Ozge Ozden Tok, Murat Cimci, Emre Erturk, Timur Bigmourad Omar, Ilkin Babayev, Bilgehan Karadag, Zeki Ongen: The Role of GRACE Score in Prediction of High Risk Coronary Anatomy in Patients with Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome. Kardiologia polska 03/2015; 115(8)., DOI:10.5603/KP.a2015.0030
A.3. Atıcı, A., Barman, H.A., Erturk, E. et al. Multilayer longitudinal strain can help predict the development of no-reflow in patients with acute coronary syndrome without ST elevation. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 35, 1811–1821 (2019). DOI:10.1007/s10554-019-01623-8
A.4. Gocer H, Abuskr M, Erturk E, Topaloglu C, Ercan E (2020) The Comparison of Radiation Exposure between Application of Ultra-low Dose Radiation Settings and Conventional Radiation Settings in Coronary CTO Intervention. Angiol Open Access. 8:238. doi: 10.35248/2329-9495.20.8.238
A.5. Ali-Barman H, Atıcı A, Erturk E, Faruk-Baycan O, Rasih-Sonsoz M, Betul-Medik Y, Sahin I. Apical Longitudinal Strain Can Help Predict the Development of Left Ventricular Thrombus after Anterior Myocardial Infarction. Rev Invest Clin. 2020 Dec 22;72(6):353-362. doi: 10.24875/RIC.20000027. PMID: 33057322.
A.6. The influence of left ventricular pacing polarity on ventricular repolarization parameters in cardiac resynchronization therapy and its clinical reflections on ventricular tachyarrhythmias DOI: 10.5606/e-cvsi.2021.1075
Mohammed Abusharekh1, Akar Yılmaz1, Çetin Alak2, Emre Ertürk1, Emin Evren Özcan2, Hakan Göçer3, Ahmet Barış Durukan4
A.7. Boyraz B, Aggul B, Erturk E, Ibisoglu E, Aslan B. Short- and long-term outcomes of percutaneous coronary interventions of high-risk vs. low-risk lesions performed at a hospital without an on-site cardiac surgery unit. Kardiologiia. 2021 Dec 31;61(12):66-71. doi: 10.18087/cardio.2021.12.n1757. PMID: 35057723.
A.8. Coner, Ali & Erturk, Emre & Kilic, Salih & Turk, Ugur. (2021). The Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Demographics and Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Referral PCI Center Perspective COVID-19 Pandemisinin Akut Koroner Sendromların Demografik Özellikleri ve Yönetimi Üzerine Etkisi. Eskisehir Medical Journal, Eskisehir City Hospital. 2. 10.48176/esmj.2021.32.
B. Papers presented in international meetings
B.1. B. Kılıçkıran Avcı, B. İkitimur, Ö. Özden Tok, E. Ertürk, M. Çimci, T. Bigmourad Omar, İ. Babayev, B. Karadağ, V.A. Vural, Z. Öngen: OP-253 Association Of Red Cell Distribution Width with the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome. The American Journal of Cardiology 04/2014; 113(7)., DOI:10.1016/j.amjcard.2014.01.154
B.2. İ. Keleş, Ö. Özden Tok, B. Kılıçkıran Avcı, B. İkitimur, M. Çimci, E. Ertürk, T.B. Omar, İ. Babayev, B. Karadağ, Z. Öngen: OP-254 The Relationship Between Serum Bilirubin Levels and Severity and Extent of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome. The American Journal of Cardiology 04/2014; 113(7)., DOI:10.1016/j.amjcard.2014.01.155
B.3. B. Kılıçkıran Avcı, E. Durmaz, E. Ertürk, B. İkitimur, B. Karadağ, V.A. Vural, Z. Öngen: OP-239 Impact of Number of Medications on Anticoagulation Control in Patients Receiving Warfarin Therapy. The American Journal of Cardiology 04/2014; 113(7)., DOI:10.1016/j.amjcard.2014.01.142
B.4. B.K. Avcı, B. İkitimur, Ö.Ö. Tok, M. Çimci, E. Ertürk, İ. Babayev, T. Bigmourad, B. Karadag, V.A. Vural, Z. Öngen: OP-112 The assocıatıon between cardıovascular rısk factors and syntax score ın patıents wıth non-st elevatıon acute coronary syndrome. International Journal of Cardiology 03/2013; 163(3)., DOI:10.1016/S0167-5273(13)70113-X
B.5. Huseyin Altug Cakmak, Emre Erturk, Baris Ikitimur, Bilgehan Karadag: The rare complication of Behcet's syndrome: Concomitance of coronary slow flow with acute coronary syndrome. BMJ Case Reports 07/2012; 2012(jul27 1)., DOI:10.1136/bcr-2012-006388
B.6. Pekel N, Ercan E, Topaloglu C, Göçer H, Erturk E, Ozpelit ME, Yılmaz A, Saygı S, Tengiz I. Occlusion of Acquired Coronary Fistula After CABG Causing Heart Failure and Stable Angina. Clinical case, oral presentation.
B.7. Ercan E, Erturk E, Topaloglu C, Dalgic O, Pekel N, Göçer H, Ozpelit ME, Yılmaz A, Tengiz I, Saygı S. Procedural success of transarterial retrograde closure approach in VSD types. Abstract session, oral presentation. Euro18A-POS187;22-25 May; Paris, France
B.8. Ercan E, Erturk E, Topaloglu C, Dalgic O, Göçer H, Yılmaz A, Ozpelit ME, Pekel N, Tengiz I, Saygı S. Application of ultra-low dose radiation settings in coronary CTO intervention and comparison of radiation exposure. Abstract session, oral presentation. Euro18A-POS189;22-25 May; Paris, France
B.9. Topaloglu C, Dalgıc O, Eyüpoglu M, Ertürk E, Göcer H, Saygı S. Atriyoventriküler Nodal Reentrant Taşikardinin Fokal Cryo Enerji ile Ablasyonu: Tek Merkez Deneyimi ve Uzun Dönem Sonuçları. Abstract session, oral presentation S-36; 13-15 Nisan 2018; Uluslararası Katılımlı Aritmi Toplantısı; Hilton Dalaman Kongre Merkezi
B.10. Z. Ongen, E. Erturk, B. Kilickiran Avci, M. Kucur, B. Karadag, P908
Evaluation of pre and post-procedure high sensitive cardiac troponin T values in patients undergoing elective coronary angiography, European Heart Journal, Volume 38, Issue suppl_1, August 2017, ehx501.P908, DOI:10.1093/eurheartj/ehx501.P908
B.11. Zeki Ongen, Burcak Kilickiran Avci, Emre Erturk, Eser Durmaz, Murat Cimci, Timur Bigmurad Omar, Ozge Ozden Tok, Baris Ikitimur, Bilgehan Karadag: Prognostic impact of diastolic blood pressure on long-term outcome in patients with non-
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Journal of the American Society of Hypertension 04/2014;8(4).,DOI:10.1016/j.jash.2014.03.176
B.12. Eser Durmaz, Burçak Kılıçkıran Avcı, Emre Ertürk, Barış İkitimur, Bilgehan Karadağ, Zeki Öngen: Impact of Educational Level on Anticoagulation Control in Patients Receiving Warfarin Therapy. Journal of the American College of Cardiology 10/2013; 62(18)., DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2013.08.453
B.13. Burçak Kılıçkıran Avcı, Barış İkitimur, Özge Özden Tok, Murat Cimci, Emre Ertürk, İlkin Babayev, Timur Bigmourad, Bilgehan Karadağ, Vural Ali Vural, Zeki Öngen: Correlation of Clinical Risk Scores with Angiographic Extent and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome. Journal of the American College of Cardiology 10/2013; 62(18)., DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2013.08.080
B.14. Baris, V.O., Erturk, E., Cetin, N., Bakir, E.O., Elcik, D., Totan, S. and Turk, U.O., 2022, December. How did the population characteristics of ENGAGE-AF trial transcribed real life conditions in Turkey: An external validation test with evaluation of treatment safety in patients with atrial fibrillation on edoxaban therapy in real-life in Turkey (ETNA). In ANATOLIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY (Vol. 26, pp. S75-S76). Goztepe Mah. Fahrettin Kerim Gokay Caddesi. No: 200/AD: 2 Cemenzar-Kadkoy, ISTANBUL, TURKEY: KARE PUBL.
B.15. Ugur Onsel Turk, Berat Uguz, Sinan Inci, Sahin Dost, Kamil Tuluce, Sahin Totan, Emre Erturk, Characteristics of patients with atrial fibrillation on edoxaban treatment in Turkey: Baseline data from evaluation of treatment safety in patients with atrial fibrillation on edoxaban therapy in real-life in Turkey (ETAF-TR) study, In ANATOLIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY (Vol. 26, pp. S88-S89). Goztepe Mah. Fahrettin Kerim Gokay Caddesi. No: 200/AD: 2 Cemenzar-Kadkoy, ISTANBUL, TURKEY: KARE PUBL.
C. Book Chapters:
C.1. Emre Ertürk; Aterosklerozun Klinik Yansımaları, Lipid Bozuklukları ve Aterosekleroz, İ. Keleş, İstanbul 2014
C.2. Emre Ertürk; Co-Editor, Temel Kardiyoloji, Kalbin Fizik Muayenesi: Tekniği ve Klinik İpuçları, Prof. Dr. Rasim Enar, 2012 Nobel Tıp Kitabevi
C.3. Emre Ertürk, Pratik İnvazif Kardiyoloji, Klinik ve Teknik İpuçları, Prof. Dr. Rasim Enar, 2015 Nobel Tıp Kitabevi
C.4. Emre Ertürk, Kalp Yetmezliğinden Kullanılan İlaçlar, Kardiyovasküler İlaçlar, Prof. Dr. İstemihan Tengiz, 2023 Akademisyen Kitabevi
C.5. Emre Ertürk, Kalp Yetmezliği, Temel Tıp Eğitiminde Kardiyoloji, Doç. Dr. Cihan Altın, 2022 Akademisyen Kitabevi
D. Articles Published in National Journals:
D.1. Saygi S, Erturk E, Topaloğlu C, Abusharekh M. Permanent His bundle pacing and atrioventricular node ablation in a case with drug-refractory atrial fibrillation. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2019 Dec;47(8):691-694. English. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2019.13766. PMID: 31802763.
D.2. Bicen C, Erturk E, Evaluation of the Effects of Wearing Masks among Healthcare Professionals During COVID-19 pandemic, DOI: dx.doi.org/10.7827/TurkishStudies.44128
D.3. The Predictive Value of Coronary Artery Disease Complexity for Adverse Clinical Events and Myocardial Injury in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Eser Durmaz , Bilgehan Karadağ, Barış İkitimur, Burçak Kılıçkıran Avcı, Ece Yurtseven , Hasan Ali Barman, Sait Ertuğrul , Emre Ertürk , Lale Koldaş
Cerrahpasa Med J 2020; 44: 74-79 DOI: 10.5152/cjm.2020.19014
D.4. Çoner A. , Erturk E. , Kılıç S. , Türk U. The Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Demographics and Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Referral PCI Center Perspective. Eskisehir Medical Journal. 2021; 2(3): 148-152.
E. Presentations in Meetings and Congress
Presentations in National Meetings
E.1.A 19.National Congress for Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases, 24-26 May, 2021, Online, Approach to Stent Loss
E.1.B. Advanced Cardiovascular Solutions, ACS20 Next, 24-25 October, 2020, Novel Drug Therapies in Heart Failure
Papers presented in National Meetings
E.2.A Saygi S., Erturk E, Topaloglu C, Abusharekh M, İlaca dirençli atriyal fibrilasyon olgusunda kalıcı his demeti uyarısı ve atriyoventriküler nod ablasyonu, 2019 Ulusal Aritmi Kongresi
E.2.B Direkt Karotis Arter Ponksiyonu ile Karotis Stentleme; TKD İstanbul Perifer Kursu 2018
F: Additional Courses and Education
F.1. Observership in Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, 2007
F.2. Experts Summit Dubai, 2018
Certification
HFA Heart Failure Certification
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Timeline
ACC Cardiovascular Knowledge Examination Certification
05-2023
HFA Heart Failure Certification
04-2023
Advanced Good Medical Practice
09-2022
Specialist in Heart Failure - Heart Failure
University of Zurich
06.2022 - Current
Good Medical Practice
09-2021
Lecturer, Medicine
Izmir University Of Economics
09.2020 - 09.2022
Cardiologist
IEU Medicalpoint Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2022
Cardiologist
Turkish Ministry Of Health
09.2015 - 07.2017
Specialist in Cardiology - Cardiology
Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical School
04.2011 - 05.2015
Emergency Room General Doctor
Turkish Ministry Of Health
09.2010 - 03.2011
M.D. - Medicine
Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
09.2004 - 07.2010
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