Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (BEUN) Hospital continues to achieve significant success in the field of healthcare with its strong academic staff and advanced technological infrastructure. In this context, modern percutaneous (closed) methods used in the treatment of atrial septal defect (ASD), one of the most common congenital heart diseases, are being successfully applied at BEUN Hospital, offering hope to the people of the region.
A Modern and Effective Approach in ASD Treatment
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is known as a congenital heart disease that occurs due to an abnormal opening between the upper chambers of the heart and can lead to serious health problems over time. This condition causes abnormal blood flow from the left atrium to the right atrium, leading to enlargement on the right side of the heart, increased pulmonary circulation, and in the later stages, serious complications such as heart failure, arrhythmia, and pulmonary hypertension.
Today, with early diagnosis and appropriate patient selection, ASD can be successfully treated with percutaneous closed methods without the need for open surgery. These advanced interventions, performed by the doctors of the Cardiology Department of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Hospital, not only provide patients with a more comfortable, safe, and faster recovery process but also make significant contributions to improving their quality of life.
These procedures, carried out thanks to the hospital’s strong and experienced healthcare staff and advanced technological facilities, stand out as a major gain for the Western Black Sea Region. In this way, patients can access modern treatment opportunities in their own region without having to travel to big cities.
Rector Özölçer: “We Are Increasing the Quality of Healthcare Services in Our Region Every Day”
In his remarks on the subject, the Rector of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer, stated the following:
“Our University Hospital continues with determination to implement innovative and high-standard practices in the field of healthcare with its strong academic staff, qualified healthcare professionals, and advanced technological infrastructure. The successful application of modern methods used in the treatment of significant heart diseases such as atrial septal defect in our hospital is extremely important not only for our university but also in terms of demonstrating the advanced level of healthcare services provided in our region. The fact that such important medical interventions can be carried out by our University Hospital in Zonguldak provides a great advantage for our citizens living in the Western Black Sea Region. The ability of our patients to access qualified and reliable healthcare services in our city without the necessity of going to healthcare centers in big cities both increases early diagnosis and treatment opportunities and offers significant convenience in terms of time.
I would like to sincerely thank all our healthcare professionals, especially the esteemed physicians of our Cardiology Department, who contributed to this important achievement, and congratulate them on their dedicated efforts. I wish a speedy recovery to our patients receiving treatment and pray for their healing. I sincerely believe that our University Hospital will continue to strengthen its mission of being a healthcare base for the region by bringing the most up-to-date opportunities of modern medicine to our citizens.”
