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CURRICULUM VITAE
Prof. Ahmet Rüçhan Akar M.D., FRCS CTh.
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center, Ankara University Medical Faculty, Cebeci Education and Research Hospital, Dikimevi, Ankara, Turkey 06340 Mobile: +90 533 646 06 84 Business Phone: +90 (312) 595 6983
CORRESPONDANCE: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center, Ankara University School of Medicine, Dikimevi, Ankara, TÜRKİYE Postcode: 06340
DATE OF BIRTH: November 25, 1963
PLACE OF BIRTH: Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
AGE: 56 years
SEX: Male
NATIONALITY: Turkish
BUSINESS ADDRESS: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center, Ankara University Cebeci Education and Research Hospitals, Dikimevi, Ankara, TURKEY Postcode: 06340
Director of Ankara University Transplantation program Director of Heart Transplantation and Ventricular Assist program Chief Medical Officer, Ankara University Cebeci Education and Research Hospitals
CURRENT SPECIALITIES Cardiovascular Surgery and Transplantation
URL for WEB SITE: http://cv.ankara.edu.tr/[email protected] https://www.ctsnet.org/home/rakar
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CV SUMMARY
Ahmet Rüçhan Akar was born in 1963, in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey. After graduating from T.E.D. Ankara College, he received his medical degree from Ankara University Medical School in 1987 and has been in practice for 32 years. In 1992, he was qualified as a General Surgeon in Turkey. He moved to Britain in the same year to broaden his surgical skills and to compare the standards of other nations. He passed the ECFMG and USMLE exams in 1993. He was drawn to the field of Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgery during his appointment at the Hammersmith Hospital under the direction of Prof. K.M. Taylor. During ten productive years in Aberdeen (Royal Aberdeen Sick Children's Hospital), London (Hammersmith Hospital), Glasgow (Western Infirmary), Sheffield (Northern General Hospital) and Leicester (Glenfield Hospital), he worked for several exciting consultants. He served as a senior registrar at the cardiac and lung transplant unit for 24 months. After succeeding in Intercollegiate Speciality Examination in Cardiothoracic Surgery in May 2001, he returned to Turkey. He passed the Turkish Board for Cardiovascular Surgery in October 2001, qualified as an Associate Professor in April 2004, and as a Professor in April 2011 at Ankara University. Primary research and clinical activities include surgery for advanced heart failure and heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, total artificial heart, ECMO, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy for CTEPH, regenerative medicine, valve repair, coronary artery surgery, arrhythmia surgery, aortic dissection, mentorship culture in cardiovascular surgery, medical ethics, and history and philosophy of science. He has secured numerous research grants and published widely on these topics. Dr. Akar serves as a referee for TUBITAK 1001, 1002, 1003, 1007, 2219, TEYDEP and SANTEZ projects; as a reviewer of the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, European Journal of Heart Failure, Stem Cell Reviews and Reports, American Journal of Cardiology, American Journal of Transplantation, Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, International Journal of Cardiology, Vascular Health and Risk Management, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cell Biology International, Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Medicine, ANZ Journal of Surgery, Türk Göğüs Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi, The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology, Turkish Journal of Haematology, Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Surgical Medical Sciences, MN Kardiyoloji ve Journal of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He currently serves as an associate editor for Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery Transplantation section, Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Anatolian Journal of Cardiology, and Perfusion. Currently, Dr. Akar is serving as a Professor at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, and Chief Medical Officer of Ankara University Cebeci Hospitals. He is the Clinical Director of the Ankara University Organ Transplantation programs and is the Clinical Lead for the Mechanical Circulatory Support Device Programme. Between 2017-2019 he was elected President of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery.
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EDUCATION & POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING 2011 – present Professor of Cardiovascular
Surgery
Ankara University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Ankara, Turkey
2004 – 2011 Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
Ankara University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Ankara, Turkey
2002 – 2004 Consultant
Ankara University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Ankara, Turkey
2000 – 2002 Specialist Registrar
Glenfield Hospital, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and ECMO Center
Leicester, England, UK
1997 – 1999 Specialist Registrar Locum Consultant
Northern General Hospital, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Sheffield, England, UK
1996 – 1997 Registrar Hammersmith Hospital, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
London, England, UK MD Thesis 1997
1994 – 1996 Registrar Western Infirmary, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
1993 – 1994 Registrar Hammersmith Hospital, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
London, England, UK
1992 – 1993 SHO Royal Aberdeen Sick Children's Hospital, Department of Accident & Emergency
Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
1987 – 1992 Surgical Fellowship Ankara Numune Hospital, T.C. Ministry of Health, Department of General Surgery
Ankara, Turkey
1986 – 1987 Internship Ankara University School of Medicine
Ankara, Turkey
1981 – 1987 University Ankara University School of Medicine
Ankara, Türkiye
1974 – 1981 High School T.E.D. Ankara College Ankara, Türkiye THESIS
1997 Prof. Ken Taylor (Cardiothoracic Surgery) “Cerebral, Splanchnic and Renal Perfusion Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Critically Ill Patients”
United Kingdom
1992 Prof. Nusret Aras (General Surgery) “Haemodynamic Effects of Massively Elevated Intra-Abdominal Pressure”
Turkey
LICENSURE 22.02.2011 Prof.
Ankara University Medical Faculty Ankara, Turkey
22.04.2004 Assoc. Prof.
Council of Higher Education (YÖK) İstanbul, Turkey
22.10.2001 Specialist in Cardiovascular
Surgery Op. Dr.
Turkish Board of Cardiovascular Surgery Ankara University Medical Faculty
Ankara, Turkey
31.05.2001 FRCS CTh. (United Kingdom)
Intercollegiate Speciality Examination in Cardiothoracic Surgery Intercollegiate Speciality Board, on behalf of:
Edinburgh, UK
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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, The Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Sept 1993
USMLE (USA)
Basic Medical Sciences/Clinical Sciences Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
London, UK
July 1993 ECFMG (USA)
Basic Medical Sciences/Clinical Sciences Components
Aberdeen, UK
29.09.1992 Specialist in General Surgery Op. Dr. (Turkey)
Turkish Board of General Surgery
Ankara, Turkey
Aug 1987 Turkey Turkish Postgraduate Program exam Basic and Clinical Sciences
Ankara, Turkey
July 31, 1987 M.D. Turkey (Diploma No: 7981)
Ankara University School of Medicine Ankara, Turkey
CERTIFICATION
03.05.2017 Perfusionist Training Program by the European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Ankara University Medical Faculty, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
25.03.2017 Leadership Seminars, Ankara University
21-22.12.2015 Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Education Program; İstanbul, Acıbadem University
18-20.05.2014 GMP / GLP / ISO / IEC 17025: 2012 by IEMA; Ankara University Stem Cell Institute
04.06.2013 Ankara University Organ Transplantation, Chief-Administrator; Turkish Republic Ministry of Health
05-13.09.2011 Animal Experiments Certificate; GATA AR-GE Merkez Başkanlığı
14.04.2011 Heart Transplantation Center License for Ankara University; T.C. Ministry of Health 16875
22-23.11.2010 Syncardia TAH-t Phase One Start-Up Certification Program; Syncardia Systems France APPOINTMENTS 2017 – 2019 President Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
2017 – present Member Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Commission, Turkish Ministry of
Health
2015– 2018 Council member Social Security Agency, Turkey
2014 – 2017 Chief Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ankara University Medical Faculty
2014 – present
Chief Medical Officer Ankara University Cebeci Education and Research Hospitals
2013 – 2017 Secretary General Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
2012 – present Director Ankara University Transplantation program
2011 – present Director Heart Transplantation and Ventricular Assist program 2010 – 2016 Deputy Director Ankara University Stem Cell Institute 2009 – present Council Member Ankara University Biotechnology Institute
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2008 – 2012 Council Member Ankara University Health Sciences Project Evaluation Group (BAP-PDG) 2007 – 2013 Board Member Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
2007 – 2008 Vice-medical Officer Cebeci Education and Research Hospitals, Ankara University Medical Faculty
2007 – 2008 Coordinator Data Processing Centre, Ankara University Medical Faculty 1999 – 2001 Representative SpRs Cardiothoracic North Trent Training Programme, UK
MEMBERSHIP FOR MEDICAL SOCIETIES
2014 – present Society of Phelebology 5/556
2012 – present International Society of Heart Lung Transplantation 35749
2010 – present The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 217516
2009 – present Hücresel Tedavi ve Rejeneratif Tıp Derneği 584
2008 – present The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 132206
2008– present The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 4814
2007 – present Turkish Hematology Association 584
2005 – present Society of Clinical Vascular Biology
2003 – present National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 162 2002 – present Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery 813
2002 – present The Society for Heart Valve Disease 1201
1993 – 2009 Turkish Society of Surgery 1248
1992 – 2001 British Medical Association 7149362
1992 General Medical Council (United Kingdom) 4398437
1988 – present Turkish Medical Association
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EDITOR 2015 – 2017 Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1301–5680
2015 – 2017 Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventions 2148 - 9211
ASSOCIATE EDITOR 2020 – present Perfusion
2018 – present The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 1302–8723
2015 – present Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery – Transplantation section (50) 1569–9293
2015 – present Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery 1556–9845
REVIEWER FOR JOURNALS
1. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 0022–5223
2. European Journal of Cardio–thoracic Surgery 1010–7940
3. Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery 1569–9293
4. Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery 1556–9845
5. ASAIO Journal (American Society of Artificial Internal Organs) 1058–2916
6. American Journal of Cardiology 0002–9149
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7. American Journal of Transplantation 1600–6135
8. Bone Marrow Transplantation 0268–3369
9. Artificial Organs 1525–1594
10. Journal of Heart Valve Disease 0966–8519
11. European Journal of Heart Failure 1388–9842
12. International Journal of Cardiology 0167–5273
13. Vascular Medicine 1358–863X
14. Stem Cell Reviews and Reports 1550–8943
15. European Journal of Clinical Investigation 1365–2362
16. Cell Biology International 1065–6995
17. The Open Cardiovascular and Thoracic Journal 1876-5335
18. Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine 1582-4934
19. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 1749–8090
20. International Journal of Cardiology Heart & Vessels 2214–7632
21. The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics 0041–4301
22. Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1301–5680
23. Anatolian Journal of Cardiology 1302–8723
24. Turkish Journal of Vascular Surgery 1301–1839
25. Türkiye Klinikleri Cardiovascular Sciences 1306–7656
26. Trakya Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 1301–3149
27. Turkish Journal of Hematology 1300–7777
28. MN Kardiyoloji Dergisi 1300–4786
29. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası 1307–5608
REVIEWER FOR PROJECTS
2020 Reviewer, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TEYDEB)
Industrial R&D Supports-Technology and Innovation Grant Programs Directorate
2019 – 2020 Reviewer, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK-2219), International
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme
Reviewer, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK-1001),
The Support Program for Scientific and Technological Research Projects
Reviewer, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK-KAMAG-1007)
2018 Reviewer, Industry and Ministry of Commerce Research Projects (SANTEZ)
2013 Reviewer, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK-1002),
Short Term R&D Funding Program
2008 Reviewer, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK-1003),
Primary Subjects R&D Funding Program
2008 – 2015 Reporter, BAP (Ankara University Scientific Research Projects)
CLINICAL AND RESEARCH INTERESTS 1. Surgical Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure
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(Heart transplantation, Ventricular assist devices, Total Artificial Heart, ECMO)
2. Molecular Mechanisms and Pathways in Advanced Heart Failure
3. Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
4. Regenerative Medicine (Stem-cell Mediated Cardiovascular repair, Tissue Engineering)
5. Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery and Robotic Surgery
Ankara University Cardiovascular Surgery Speciality Fellowship Program
2009 – 2016 Mohammad Reza Dastouri “Differentiation and characterization of two types of IPS cells originated from different tissue to self-beating cardiomyocyte in vitro conditions”
Ankara University Biotechnology Institute, Biotechnology Ph.D. Program
2009 – 2013 Aynur Karadağ “Fusion of human cardiomyocyte cells with mesenchymal stem cells and reprogramming.”
Ankara University Institute of Health Sciences, Medical Biology Ph.D. Program
2008 – 2013 Günseli Çubukçuoğlu–Deniz “Comparative analysis of transcriptome-wide gene expression profile in degenerative mitral valve insufficiency patients with permanent atrial fibrillation and normal sinus rhythm”
Ankara University Biotechnology Institute, Biotechnology Ph.D. Program
2006 – 2010 Serkan Durdu “Genomic alterations in stem/progenitor cells with cardiomyogenic differentiation potential during the differentiation process at proteomic and transcriptomic levels (ex vivo experimental study)”
Ankara University Biotechnology Institute, Biotechnology Ph.D. Program
2006 – 2011 Çağın Zaim “Analysis of Coronary Trial National Outcomes”
Ankara University Cardiovascular Surgery Speciality Fellowship Program
2005 – 2010 Mehmet Çakıcı “Changes in left ventricular function and geometry after aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic stenos”
Ankara University Cardiovascular Surgery Speciality Fellowship Program
2001 – 2006 Mehmet Arıkbuka “Aortic Valve Replacement in the Elderly Population”
Ankara University Cardiovascular Surgery Speciality Fellowship Program
PROMOTOR MS
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2019–2020 M. Bekir Kahveci
Ekstrakorporeal Devrelerde Kullanılan Isı Değiştirici Cihazların Isı Kayıplarının Engellenmesi
Ankara University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Perfusionist MS Program
2018–2019 Meral Aslan Kronik Pulmoner Endarterektomi Operasyonlarında Perfüzyon Stratejileri
Ankara University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Perfusionist MS Program
2018–2019 Y. Mert Şevkat Hastaya Özel Hedef Odaklı Perfüzyon Stratejileri
Ankara University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Perfusionist MS Program
2018–2019 Aykut Ünal Perfüzyonda Kontrol Listeleri Oluşturulması ve Protokollerin Klinik Uygulamasıyla Kullanılması
Ankara University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Perfusionist MS Program
2017–2018 Züleyha Akın Kalp Nakli, Ventrikül Destek Sistemi ve Minimal İnvaziv Kalp Cerrahisinde Etkin De-Airing İşleminde Karbondioksit Insuflasyonu
Ankara University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Perfusionist MS Program
Ankara University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Perfusionist MS Program
2016–2017 Monireh Hasanbağolu ECMO Desteğindeki Hastalarda Konvasiyonel Kardiyopulmoner Bypassın Kan Elemanlarına ve Koagülasyon-Antikoagülasyon ve Fibrinolitik Sisteme Etkileri
Ankara University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Perfusionist MS Program
2016–2017 Zeynep Önaldı Koroner Bypass Ameliyatlarında Kan Trasnfüzyonunun Böbrek Hasarına Etkisi
Ankara University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Perfusionist MA Program
2016–2017 Seçkin Karadut VA-ECMO takılı Hastalarda Distal Perfüzyon Kateterinin Bacak İskemisine Olan Etkininin NIRS Monitörizasyonu ile Takibi
Ankara University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Perfusionist MA Program
2015–2016 Tuğba Meral Sol Ventrikül Destek Cihazı Uygulanan Hastalarda Driveline Enfeksiyonları
Ankara University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Perfusionist MA Program
2015–2016 Uğur İlhan ECMO Oksijenatörlerinde Trombüs Oluşumu
Ankara University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Perfusionist MA Program
2014–2015 Çiğdem Uygun Veno-Arteriyel Ekstrakorporeal Yaşam Desteği Gören Hasatlarda Cinsiyetin Sonuçlara Etkisi
Ankara University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Perfusionist MA Program
Ankara University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Perfusionist MA Program
2005–2009 Filiz Oğan Çetinkaya Evaluation of C1173T/ G–1639A polymorphisms in VKORC1 gene and C430T/ A1075C polymorphisms in CYP2C9 gene in patients on oral anticoagulation.
Ankara University Biotechnology Institute Basic Biotechnology MS Program
2005–2008 Günseli Çubukçuoğlu Deniz The role of apoptotic proteins in atrial cells of chronic atrial fibrillation patients.
Ankara University Biotechnology Institute Basic Biotechnology MS Program
2012 1st Investigators award; 12th Biannual Meeting of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
Antalya-Türkiye
2010 Poster award; 11th Biannual Meeting of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
Antalya, Türkiye
2010 3rd Investigators award; 11th Biannual Meeting of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
Antalya, Türkiye
2010 1st Investigators award; Fifth Clinical Vascular Biology Congress
Northern Cyprus
2008 Jury’s special award; 11th Biannual Meeting of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
Çeşme, İzmir, Türkiye
2008 3rd Investigators award; Fourth Clinical Vascular Biology Congress Belek, Antalya, Türkiye 2007 International Health Professional; International Biographical Centre of
Cambridge
England, UK
2006 WHO'S WHO of Professionals; Accepted into International WHO'S WHO of Professionals
England, UK
2006 1st Investigators award; Second Clinical Vascular Biology Congress
Belek, Antalya, Türkiye
2005 The Herrmann Blumgart Scientific Session and Award Lecture Society of Nuclear Medicine, 52nd Annual Meeting
Toronto, Kanada
2005 2nd Investigators award; 12th Vascular Surgical Congress
Antalya, Türkiye
2004 1st Investigators award; 31st National Haematology Congress Belek, Antalya, Türkiye
INVITED SPEAKER for INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES 18 May 2018 “An update on Cardiovascular Stem Cell Therapy: From Bench to Bedside”
1st International Symposium of Koç University on Cardiovascular Research: Biodegradable Materials and Stem Cell in Cardiac Surgery
Istanbul, Turkey
23-24 Feb 2018 “Mechanical Circulatory Support in the Management of Advanced Heart Failure” Cleveland Clinic Multi-organ Transplant Symposium
Abu Dhabi, UAE
27-28 Oct 2017 “Turkish Registry Update on Advanced Heart Failure MCS Registries & The Future”
Singapore
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2nd Asia Pacific Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Conference
7-11 Oct 2017 “Managing Bleeding in Acute Dissecting Patient” 31st EACTS Annual Meeting
Vienna, Austria
11-14 May 2017 “Transplantation of Marginal Donor Hearts” 66th ESCVS, International Congress of the European Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
Thessaloniki, Greece
14-18 Dec 2015 “Heart Transplantation and Donor Selection Criteria” International Transplant Network 1st ITN Training Course for Transplant Coordination
İstanbul, Turkey
26-28 March 2015 “Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Programs in Asia Minor” 42nd Brasilian Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (SBCCV) Congress 42. Congresso Da Sociedade Brasileira De Cirurgia Cardiovascular
Curitiba, Brasil
25-27 Sept 2014 “A New Era of Care for Heart Failure in Turkey: Evolution of VAD Programs (2012-2014)” 22nd Congress of the International Society of Rotary Blood Pumps (ISRBP 2014)
San Francisco, USA
17-20 Sept 2014 “A New Era of Care for Heart Failure in Turkey; Evolution of VAD Programs (2012-2014)” Innovations and New Treatment Strategies in Heart Failure 7th Branislav 'Brano' Radovancevic International Heart Failure Forum
Opatija, Croatia
20 Sept 2012
“Mechanical Circulatory Support and Heart Transplant Programs in Turkey” 5th Brano Heart Failure Forum
Portoroz, Slovenia
26 Apr 2012 “Re-establishing the Heart Transplant Program Following Successful Implantation of LVAD as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation at Ankara University” The 61st International Congress of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESCVS)
Dubrovnik, Croatia
23 Nov 2011 “Stem-cell Mediated Cardiovascular Repair” BIOMED 2011, 17th International Symposium on Biomedical Science and Technology
Ankara, Turkey
4 Oct 2011 Invited discussant: Akar AR. 25th EACTS Annual Meeting Gruber PJ, Juhr D, Khalek N. Patient-specific cardiac progenitor cells and regenerative medicine: production of autologous cardiac prior to birth. University of Utah Molecular Medicine, The Heart Center at Primary Children’s, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Lisbon, Portugal
3 Oct 2011 Invited discussant: Akar AR. 25th EACTS Annual Meeting Yasin M. Removing the cells from adult bone marrow-derived stem cell therapy does not eliminate cardioprotection. London Chest Hospital
Lisbon, Portugal
16 Oct 2010 “Kalp Yetmezliği Cerrahi Tedavisinde Alternatifler: Kök Hücre Tedavisi Çare Olacak mı?” Transplantasyon 2010, Uluslararası Katılımlı VII. Kongresi
Eskişehir, Türkiye
1 Oct 2010 “Stem Cells in the Practice of Cardiovascular Disease” 1st Uluslararası Katılımlı Kök Hücre Sempozyumu
Samsun, Türkiye
28 May 2010 “Experience in Cellular Therapies” Regenerate Meeting (European Network for Regenerative Medicine EEIG)
Ancona, Italy
9-12 Feb 2010
“Prosthetic Valve Selection” World Symposium of Cardiovascular Diseases
Lefkoşa, North Cyprus Turkish Republic
13-16 Oct 2009 “Behçet’s Disease in Turkey” The 10th Annual Congress of Asian Society for Vascular Surgery
Busan, Korea
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9-11 May 2009 “Stem Cells in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases”
International Congress Baku Heart Days Baku, Azerbaijan
29 May-1 June 2008
“Stem Cell Therapies in Cardiology” 3th Stem Cell and Gene therapies in Clinical Practice
Istanbul, Türkiye
20-23 May 2008 “The Role of Autologous Bone-marrow Mononuclear Stem Cells in Cardiology and Cardiovascular surgery” International and National 9th Histology & Embryology Congress
Adana, Türkiye
12-16 May 2008
“Stem Cell Theraphy in Heart Failure” NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Translational Knowledge for Heart Health
Catalca, Türkiye
15-17 June 2007
“Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiac Repair with Cell Therapy” Chairman: Özbaran / Bayazıt. 1st TÜYOD National Organs and Support Systems Congress
Istanbul, Türkiye
15-17 Nov 2006
“Cellular Therapies in Cardiovascular Disorders” Ankara University Biotechnology Days, Stem Cell Technologies from Laboratories to Clinics
Ankara, Türkiye
7 Sept 2006 “Adult Stem Cells for Cardiovascular Disorders” 2nd Current Perspectives on Stem Cell Biology and Challenges in Clinical Applications by The Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA)
5–9 Oct 2005 “Regenerative Medicine in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine” Chairman Emin Kansu, Co-speaker: Sergei Pokrovsky (Russia) 15th Congress of the Interdisciplinary European Society for Haemapheresis and Haemotherapy (ESFH) & 2nd National Congress of Haemapheresis.
Antalya, Türkiye
2 July 2001 “Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation” Mitral valve repair workshop
Lyon, France
GRANTS
2018 – 2020 Ankara Üniversitesi Kalp Merkezi Yüksek Teknolojili Hibrid Ameliyathane (Yeni Araştırma Altyapısı) Ministry of Development, Turkey
TL 5.000.000,00
2017 – 2019 İbni Sina Hastanesine Kalp Cerrahisi ve Robotik Kalp Cerrahisi Ünitesi Alt Yapısının Kurulması
TL 978.591,00
2014 – 2018 İnsan Kardiyak Kök/Öncül Hücrelerin İzolasyonu, Tanımlanması ve In Vitro Karakterizasyonu, Kök Hücre Enstitüsü, Ankara Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Koordinasyon Birimi, 13B0216001
TL 122.000,00
2013 – 2015 Technical Assistance for Alignment in Organ Donation. Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey; Ankara University, Turkey. BYS Group Ltd; Turkey; Quality Expert / Non-Key Expert. European FP7: EuropeAid/131052/D/SER/TR
EUR 5.500.000,00
2011 – 2014 İnsan Kardiyomiyosit Hücrelerinin Mezenkimal Kök Hücreler ile Füzyonu ve Yeniden Programlanması. SBAG 1001; 2011– 3. Dönem; TÜBİTAK Project No: 111S189
2009 – 2010 Koroner bypass cerrahisi sonrası statinlerin postoperative sonuçlara etkisi ve pleotrofik etkilerinin araştırılması.
TL 44.566,00
2009 – 2012 Antikoagülan kullanım endikasyonu olan hastalarda VKORC1 ve sitokrom P450 CYP2C9 gen polimorfizmlerinin araştırılması
TL 80.000,00
2008 – 2009 Tromboanjitis obliterans nedeniyle kritik ekstremite iskemisi gelişen hastalarda sistemik enflamasyon markırları ile periodontal durum arasındaki ilişkinin değerlendirilmesi
TL 1.200,00
2007 – 2009 Tip–A aortik disseksiyonlu ve çıkan aort anevrizmalı hastalarda vasküler düz kas hücrelerindeki apoptozu düzenleyici proteinlerin rolü
TL 60.000,00
2007 – 2009 Son dönem kalp yetmezliğinde otolog kemik iliği mezenkimal hücre ekspansiyonu ve miyokardiyal diferansiasyonu ile hücresel kardiyomyoplasti
TL 500.000,00
2006 – 2014 CABG Off or On Pump Revascularization Study (CORONARY TRIAL)
CD 2.000.000,00
2005 – 2007 Koroner arter bypass cerrahisine alınan hastalarda reperfüzyon periyodunda sodium nitroprussid infüzyonunun renal fonksiyonlar üzerine olan etkisi.
TL 40.000,00
2003 – 2006 Cerrahi revaskülarizasyon şansı olmayan periferik ekstremite iskemisinde kas içi otolog kemik iliği injeksiyonu ile terapötik anjiogenezis
TL 40.000,00
2003 – 2008 İskemik kardiyomiyopatide kök hücre implantasyonu ve viyabilite çalışması– Stem cell implantation for ischemic cardiomyopathy and viability study
TL 59.880,00
CHAIRMAN, CONGRESS/SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZER
Nov 22, 2019 Ankara University Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Symposium
Ankara, Turkey
Nov 8, 2019 Ankara University Organ Donation Awareness Symposium Ankara, Turkey
Oct 26–29, 2018 15th International Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Congress Antalya, Turkey
Nov 3, 2017 Ankara University Organ Donation Awareness Symposium Ankara, Turkey
March 13, 2015 Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Symposium Ankara, Turkey
Nov 15–16, 2013 ISHLT/TSCVS 1st İstanbul Academy 2013: Tackling Advanced Heart Failure Mechanical Circulatory Support & Transplantation
Istanbul, Turkey
June 14, 2013 Extracorporeal Life Support Days- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Rize, Turkey
May 25, 2013 Extracorporeal Life Support Days- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Gaziantep, Turkey
May 24, 2013 Extracorporeal Life Support Days- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Ankara, Turkey
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Apr 6, 2013 Extracorporeal Life Support Days- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery İzmir, Turkey
Apr 5, 2013 Extracorporeal Life Support Days- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Antalya, Turkey
March 16, 2013 Extracorporeal Life Support Days- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Istanbul, Turkey
CONGRESS/ORGANIZING COMMITTEE MEMBER
Nov 26, 2019 Clinical Cardiac and Vascular Anatomy Course Ankara, Turkey
Nov 3-6, 2016 14th International Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Congress Antalya, Turkey
Oct 30-Nov 2, 2014 13th International Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Congress Antalya, Turkey
March 15-16, 2013 EACTS / TSCVS Endovascular Course
İstanbul
Nov 8–11, 2012 12th International Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Congress Antalya, Turkey
Feb 6–11, 2012 Turkish Ministry of Health Perfusionist Sertification Course, Ankara Coordinator Ankara, Turkey
Nov 23–25, 2011 17th International Symposium on Biomedical Science and Technology (BIOMED 2011)
Ankara, Turkey
May 4-8, 2011 International Symposium on New Approaches in Cardiovascular disorders: NACD– Ankara, Turkey
Oct 27-31, 2010 11th International Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Congress Antalya, Turkey
ORIGINAL ARTICLES in SCIE JOURNALS
1. Kepenek ES, Ozcinar E, Tuncay E, Akcali KC, Akar AR, Turan B. Differential expression of genes participating in cardiomyocyte electrophysiological remodeling via membrane ionic mechanisms and Ca*2+)-handling in human heart failure. Mol Cell Biochem. 2020;463:33–44 DOI: 10.1007/s11010–019–03626–4; PMID: 31520233; e-ISSN: 1573-4919
2. Gumus F, Durdu MS, Cakici M, Kurklu TST, Inan MB, Dincer I, Sirlak M, Akar AR. Right ventricular free wall longitudinal strain and stroke work index for predicting right heart failure after left ventricular assist device therapy. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2019;28:674-682. DOI:10.1093/icvts/ivy328; PMID: 30561630; ISSN: 1569-9285 (Electronic)
3. Baran C, Durdu S, Ozcinar E, Cakici M, Hasde AI, Inan B, Sirlak M, Akar R. Long-term follow-up of patients with Buerger's disease after autologous stem cell therapy. Anatol J Cardiol. 2019;21:155-162. DOI: 10.14744/AnatolJCardiol.2018.12354; PMID: 6457411; ISSN: 2149-2271 (Electronic)
4. Durdu MS, Gumus F, Ozcinar E, Cakici M, Bermede O, Dincer I, Kilickap M, Sirlak M, Ucanok K, Akar AR. Sutureless Valve Replacement Through a Right Anterior Mini-thoracotomy in Elderly Patients With Stenotic Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;31:458-464. DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2018.09.025; PMID:30321588; ISSN: 1532-9488 (Electronic)
5. Ozcinar E, Cakici M, Baran C, Gumus F, Ozgur A, Yazicioglu L, Kaya B, Akar AR. Results of late-onset type A aortic dissection after previous cardiac surgery: Does prior coronary artery bypass grafting affect survival? Turk Gogus Kalp Dama. 2018;26:1-7. DOI:10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2018.14683; ISSN: 1301-5680
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6. Durdu MS, Baran C, Gumus F, Deniz G, Cakici M, Ozcinar E, Bermede AO, Ucanok K, Akar AR. Comparison of minimally invasive cardiac surgery incisions: Periareolar approach in female patients. Anatol J Cardiol. 2018;20:283-288. DOI:10.14744/AnatolJCardiol.2018.37200; PMID: 30391967; ISSN: 2149-2271 (Electronic)
7. Cakici M, Ozcinar E, Baran C, Gumus F, Durdu MS, Inan MB, Eryilmaz S, Akar AR. Tricuspid valve surgery in implantable cardiac electronic device-related endocarditis: Repair or replace? Turk Gogus Kalp Dama. 2018;26:183-191. DOI:10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2018.14790; ISSN: 1301-5680
8. Olgar Y, Durak A, Tuncay E, Bitirim CV, Ozcinar E, Inan MB, Tokcaer-Keskin Z, Akcali KC, Akar AR, Turan B. Increased free Zn (2+) correlates induction of sarcoendoplasmic reticulum stress via alt 0ered expression levels of Zn(2+) -transporters in heart failure. J Cell Mol Med. 2018;22:1944-1956. DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.13480; PMID: 5824399; ISSN: 1582-4934 (Electronic)
9. Balci D, Ozcelik M, Kirimker EO, Cetinkaya A, Ustuner E, Cakici M, Inan B, Alanoglu Z, Bilgic S, Akar AR. Extended left hepatectomy for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: hepatic vein reconstruction with in-situ hypothermic perfusion and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. BMC Surg. 2018;18:7. DOI: 10.1186/s12893-018-0342-2; PMID: 5793354; ISSN: 1471-2482 (Electronic)
10. Baran C, Durdu MS, Gumus F, Cakici M, Inan MB, Sirlak M, Akar AR. Sutureless aortic valve replacement with concomitant valvular surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;155:2414-2422. DOI:10.1016/j.jtcvs.2017.12.154; PMID: 29551538; ISSN: 1097-685X (Electronic)
11. Cakici M, Gumus F, Ozcinar E, Baran C, Bermede O, Inan MB, Durdu MS, Sirlak M, Akar AR. Controlled flow diversion in hybrid venoarterial-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2018;26:112-118. DOI:10.1093/icvts/ivx259; PMID: 29155934; ISSN: 1569-9285 (Electronic)
12. Baran C, Cakici M, Ozcinar E, Durdu S, Inan B, Sirlak M, Akar R. Clinical Results of Cardiac Surgery in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C and Their Role in Risk Models: A Case-Control Study. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018;66:328-332. DOI: 10.1055/s–0037–1599058; PMID: 28282660; ISSN: 1439-1902 (Electronic)
13. Ada F, Ucanok K, Akar AR, Inan MB, Durdu S, Sirlak M, Yazicioglu L, Uysalel A and Eryilmaz S. Effects of Preoperative Tricuspid Valve Diameters on Early Postoperative Surgical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Tricuspid Valve Surgery. Heart Surg Forum. 2017;20:E142-E146. DOI:10.1532/hsf.1842; PMID: 28846528; ISSN: 1522-6662 (Electronic)
14. Cakici M, Yazicioglu L, Baran C, Ozcinar E, Ozgur A, Soykan C, Eryilmaz S, Bilgic S, Kaya B, Akar AR. A Retrospective Analysis of Surgical Femoral Artery Closure Techniques: Conventional versus Purse Suture Technique. Ann Vasc Surg. 2017;44:103-112. DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2017.04.032.PM; PMID: 28483631; ISSN: 1615-5947 (Electronic)
15. Ozcinar E, Yaman ND, Cakici M, Baran C, Inan MB, Durdu S, Akar AR, Sirlak M. Pharmacomechanical thrombectomy of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis. Int Angiol. 2017;36:275-280. DOI: 10.23736/S0392-9590.16.03749-4; PMID: 27603199; ISSN: 1827-1839 (Electronic)
16. Ozcinar E, Cakici M, Dikmen Yaman N, Baran C, Aliyev A, Inan B, Durdu S, Akar AR, Sirlak M. Thrombus resolution and right ventricular functional recovery using ultrasound-accelerated thrombolysis in acute massive and submassive pulmonary embolism. Int Angiol. 2017;36:428-437. DOI: 10.23736/S0392–9590.17.03775–0; PMID: 28206731; ISSN: 1827-1839 (Electronic)
17. Cakici M, Ozcinar E, Baran C, Bermede AO, Saricaoglu MC, Inan MB, Durdu MS, Aral A, Sirlak M, Akar AR. A retrospective cohort analysis of percutaneous versus side-graft perfusion techniques for veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock. Perfusion. 2017;32:363-371.
18. Lamy A, Devereaux PJ, Prabhakaran D, Taggart DP, Hu S, Straka Z, Piegas LS, Avezum A, Akar AR, Lanas Zanetti F, Jain AR, Noiseux N, Padmanabhan C, Bahamondes JC, Novick RJ, Tao L, Olavegogeascoechea PA, Airan B, Sulling TA, Whitlock RP, Ou Y, Gao P, Pettit S, Yusuf S and Investigators C. Five-Year Outcomes after Off-Pump or On-Pump Coronary-Artery Bypass Grafting. N Engl J Med. 2016;375:2359-2368. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1601564, PMID: 27771985; ISSN: 1533-4406 (Electronic)
19. Cetintas D, Aral A, Inan MB, Kirmizi BAK, Kiremitci S, Avci A, Sirlak M, Akar AR. Prevention of renal injury due to suprarenal cross-clamping with ischemic preconditioning and carnitine: an experimental study. Turk Gogus Kalp Dama. 2016;24:522-531. DOI: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2016.12251; ISSN: 1301-5680
20. Yilmaz MB, Akar AR, Ekmekci A, Nalbantgil S, Sade LE, Eren M, Orhan G, Ozbaran M, Yagdi T, Kucuker SA, Gurbuz A and Tokgozoglu L. [Future of advanced heart failure and mechanical support devices: A Cardiology-Cardiovascular Surgery Consensus Report]. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2016;44:175-88. DOI:10.5543/tkda.2016.34662; PMID: 27111324; ISSN: 1016-5169 (Linking)
21. Yilmaz MB, Akar AR, Ekmekci A, Nalbantgil S, Sade LE, Eren M, Orhan RG, Ozbaran M, Yagdi T, Kucuker SA, Gurbuz A and Tokgozoglu L. Advanced heart failure and future of mechanical assist devices: a Consensus Report on Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery. Turk Gogus Kalp Dama. 2016;24:201-212.
22. Stehlik J, Mehra MR, Sweet SC, Kirklin JK, Cypel M, Kirk R, Dipchand AI, Van Raemdonck D, Edwards LB, Mario Bertolotti A, Mejia JC, Torres Navas A, Potena L, Akar R, West LJ, Zuckermann A, Khaliel F, Davis DR and Reichenspurner H. The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation Registries in the Era of Big Data With Global Reach. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2015;34:1225-32. DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2015.08.001; PMID: 26454736; ISSN: 1557-3117 (Electronic)
23. Arıcı B, Taşar M, Özçınar E, Ada F, Inan B, Eryilmaz S, Akar AR, Eyileten Z, Şimşek E, Aral A, Uysalel A. Cardiac myxomas and their surgical results. Turk Gogus Kalp Dama. 2015; 23 (3):473–477. DOI: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2015.10625; ISSN: 1301–5680
24. Patti G, Bennett R, Seshasai SR, Cannon CP, Cavallari I, Chello M, Nusca A, Mega S, Caorsi C, Spadaccio C, Keun On Y, Mannacio V, Berkan O, Yilmaz MB, Katrancioglu N, Ji Q, Kourliouros A, Baran Ç, Pasceri V, Akar AR, Carlos Kaski J, Di Sciascio G, Ray KK. Statin pretreatment and risk of in–hospital atrial fibrillation among patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a collaborative meta–analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials. Europace. 2015 17 (6):855–63. DOI: 10.1093/europace/euv001; PMID: 25733550; ISSN: 1099–5129; eISSN: 1532–2092
25. Lamy A, Tong W, Devereaux PJ, Gao P, Gafni A, Singh K, Taggart D, Straka Z, Akar AR, Piegas L, Ou Y and Yusuf S. The cost implications of off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery at one year. Ann Thorac Surg. 2014;98:1620-5. DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.06.046; PMID: 25261272; ISSN: 0003–4975; eISSN: 1552–6259
26. Zhang D, Wu CT, Qi X, Meijering RA, Hoogstra-Berends F, Tadevosyan A, Cubukcuoglu Deniz G, Durdu S, Akar AR, Sibon OC, Nattel S, Henning RH and Brundel BJ. Activation of histone deacetylase-6 induces contractile dysfunction through derailment of alpha-tubulin proteostasis in experimental and human atrial fibrillation. Circulation. 2014;129:346-58. DOI:0.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.005300; PMID: 24146251; ISSN: 0009–7322; ISSN: 1524-4539 (Electronic)
27. Kunt AG, Kurtcephe M, Hidiroglu M, Cetin L, Kucuker A, Bakuy V, Akar AR, Sener E. Comparison of original EuroSCORE, EuroSCORE II and STS risk models in a Turkish cardiac surgical cohort. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2013;16:625-9. DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivt022; PMID: 3630432; ISSN: 1569-9285 (Electronic)
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28. Lamy A, Devereaux PJ, Prabhakaran D, Taggart DP, Hu S, Paolasso E, Straka Z, Piegas LS, Akar AR, Jain AR, Noiseux N, Padmanabhan C, Bahamondes JC, Novick RJ, Vaijyanath P, Reddy SK, Tao L, Olavegogeascoechea PA, Airan B, Sulling TA, Whitlock RP, Ou Y, Pogue J, Chrolavicius S, Yusuf S and Investigators C. Effects of off-pump and on-pump coronary-artery bypass grafting at 1 year. N Engl J Med. 2013;368:1179-88. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1301228; PMID: 23477676; ISSN: 0028-4793; ISSN:1533-4406 (Electronic)
29. Cakici M, Durdu S, Inan B, Yazicioglu L, Sirlak M, Eryilmaz S, Ucanok K, Uysalel A, Ozyurda U, Akar AR. Changes in left ventricular function and geometry after aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Turk Gogus Kalp Dama. 2013;21:284-293.
30. Durdu S, Sirlak M, Cetintas D, Inan MB, Eryilmaz S, Ozcinar E, Yazicioglu L, Elhan AH, Akar AR, Uysalel A. The efficacies of modified mechanical post conditioning on myocardial protection for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012;7:73. DOI: 10.1186/1749-8090-7-73; PMID: 22877317; ISSN: 1749-8090 (Electronic)
31. Lamy A, Devereaux PJ, Prabhakaran D, Taggart DP, Hu S, Paolasso E, Straka Z, Piegas LS, Akar AR, Jain AR, Noiseux N, Padmanabhan C, Bahamondes JC, Novick RJ, Vaijyanath P, Reddy S, Tao L, Olavegogeascoechea PA, Airan B, Sulling TA, Whitlock RP, Ou Y, Ng J, Chrolavicius S, Yusuf S and Investigators C. Off-pump or on-pump coronary-artery bypass grafting at 30 days. N Engl J Med. 2012;366:1489-97. DOI:10.1056/NEJMoa1200388; PMID: 22449296; ISSN: 1533-4406 (Electronic)
32. Lamy A, Devereaux PJ, Prabhakaran D, Hu S, Piegas LS, Straka Z, Paolasso E, Taggart D, Lanas F, Akar AR, Jain A, Noiseux N, Ou Y, Chrolavicius S, Ng J and Yusuf S. Rationale and design of the coronary artery bypass grafting surgery off or on pump revascularization study: a large international randomized trial in cardiac surgery. Am Heart J. 2012;163:1-6 DOI:10.1016/j.ahj.2011.10.007; PMID: 22172429; ISSN: 1097-6744 (Electronic)
33. İnan MB, Bozdoğan D, Şırlak M, Yazıcıoğlu L, Açıkgöz B, Akar AR, Eryılmaz S, Özyurda U. Bone wax use in open heart surgery: Is it safe? Turk Gogus Kalp Dama. 2012; 20(3):524–529 DOI:10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2012.100
34. Bozdag-Turan I, Turan RG, Paranskaya L, Arsoy NS, Turan CH, Akin I, Kische S, Ortak J, Schneider H, Ludovicy S, Hermann T, D'Ancona G, Durdu S, Akar AR, Ince H and Nienaber CA. Correlation between the functional impairment of bone marrow-derived circulating progenitor cells and the extend of coronary artery disease. J Transl Med. 2012;10:143. DOI: 10.1186/1479-5876-10-143; PMID: 3433309; ISSN: 1479-5876 (Electronic)
35. Aral KD, Guvenir HA, Sabuncuoglu I, Akar AR. A prescription fraud detection model. Comput Methods Programs Biomed. 2012;106:37-46. DOI:10.1016/j.cmpb.2011.09.003; PMID: 22088866; ISSN: 1872-7565 (Electronic)
36. Durdu S, Deniz GC, Balci D, Zaim C, Dogan A, Can A, Akcali KC, Akar AR. Apoptotic vascular smooth muscle cell depletion via BCL2 family of proteins in human ascending aortic aneurysm and dissection. Cardiovasc Ther. 2012;30:308-16. DOI: 10.1111/1755–5922.12007; PMID: 22978789; ISSN: 1755-5922 (Electronic)
37. Baran C, Durdu S, Dalva K, Zaim C, Dogan A, Ocakoglu G, Gurman G, Arslan O, Akar AR. Effects of preoperative short term use of atorvastatin on endothelial progenitor cells after coronary surgery: a randomized, controlled trial. Stem Cell Rev Rep. 2012;8:963-71 DOI:10.1007/s12015-011-9321-z; PMID: 22076751; ISSN: 2629-3277 (Electronic)
38. Emiroglu O, Durdu S, Egin Y, Akar AR, Alakoc YD, Zaim C, Ozyurda U, Akar N. Thrombotic gene polymorphisms and postoperative outcome after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;6:120. DOI:10.1186/1749–8090–6–120; PMID: 3191480; ISSN 1749–8090; ISSN: 1749-8090 (Electronic)
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39. Inan MB, Hasde AI, Ozcinar E, Yazicioglu L, Sirlak M, Akar AR, Eryilmaz S, Ozyurda U. Surgical treatment of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture. Turk Gogus Kalp Dama. 2011;19(2): 151–156. DOI:10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2011.004; ISSN: 1301–5680
40. Akar AR, Kurtcephe M, Sener E, Alhan C, Durdu S, Kunt AG, Guvenir HA, Group for the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular S and Turkish Ministry of H. Validation of the EuroSCORE risk models in Turkish adult cardiac surgical population. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011;40:730-5. DOI:10.1016/j.ejcts.2011.01.002; PMID: 21342767; ISSN: 1010–7940; ISSN: 1873-734X (Electronic)
41. Akar AR, Durdu S, Zaim C, Baran C, Altin T, Tulunay Kaya C, Kilickap M, Akyurek O and Ozyurda U. [Clinical outcome and factors affecting surgical decision for repair versus replacement in patients with mitral regurgitation]. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2010;10:358-66. DOI:10.5152/akd.2010.096; PMID: 20693133; ISSN: 1302–8723
42. Deniz GC, Durdu S, Akar AR, Akyurek N, Akyurek O, Zaim C and Ozyurda U. Apoptotic protein expressions in human right atrial myocytes with permanent fibrillation. Turk Gogus Kalp Dama. 2010;18:106-114. ISSN: 1301–5680
43. Yilmaz E, Akar R, Eker ST, Deda G, Adiguzel Y and Akar N. Relationship between functional promoter polymorphism in the XBP1 gene-116C/G) and atherosclerosis, ischemic stroke and hyperhomocysteinemia. Mol Biol Rep. 2010;37:269-72. DOI:10.1007/s11033–009–9674–4; PMID: 19669932; e-ISSN: 1573–4978; ISSN: 0301-4851
44. Sirlak M, Akar AR, Eryilmaz S, Cetinkanat EK, Ozcinar E, Kaya B, Elhan AH and Ozyurda U. Micronized purified flavonoid fraction in pretreating CABG patients. Tex Heart Inst J. 2010;37:172-7. PMID: 20401289; PMCID: PMC2851420; e-ISSN: 1526-6702
45. Inan MB, Eyileten ZB, Ozcinar E, Yazicioglu L, Sirlak M, Eryilmaz S, Akar R, Uysalel A, Tasoz R, Eren NT, Aral A, Kaya B, Ucanok K, Corapcioglu T and Ozyurda U. Native valve Brucella endocarditis. Clin Cardiol. 2010;33:E20-6. DOI: 10.1002/clc.20606; PMID: 20043343; e-ISSN: 1932-8737
46. Kurtcephe M, Akar AR. Validation of the Euroscore Risk Model in Turkey. J Vasc Res. 2010;47:25-26. ISSN: 1018-1172
47. Tokcaer-Keskin Z, Akar AR, Ayaloglu-Butun F, Terzioglu-Kara E, Durdu S, Ozyurda U, Ugur M and Akcali KC. Timing of induction of cardiomyocyte differentiation for in vitro cultured mesenchymal stem cells: a perspective for emergencies. Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2009;87:143-50. DOI: 10.1139/Y08–111; PMID: 19234578; ISSN: 0008–4212
48. Eyileten Z, Akar AR, Eryilmaz S, Sirlak M, Yazicioglu L, Durdu S, Uysalel A and Ozyurda U. Vacuum-assisted closure and bilateral pectoralis muscle flaps for different stages of mediastinitis after cardiac surgery. Surg Today. 2009;39:947-54. DOI: 10.1007/s00595-008-3982-5; PMID: 19882316; ISSN: 0941–1291
49. Akar AR, Durdu S, Arat M, Kilickap M, Kucuk NO, Arslan O, Kuzu I and Ozyurda U. Five-year follow-up after transepicardial implantation of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells to ungraftable coronary territories for patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2009;36:633-43. DOI:10.1016/j.ejcts.2009.04.045; PMID: 19524451; ISSN: 1010–7940
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50. Tol M, Akar AR, Durdu S, Ayyildiz E and Ilhan O. Comparison of different needle diameters and flow rates on bone marrow mononuclear stem cell viability: an ex vivo experimental study. Cytotherapy. 2008;10:98-9. DOI: 10.1080/14653240701762356; PMID: 18202979
51. Gulec S, Akar AR, Akar N. MEF2A Sequence Variants in Turkish population. Clinical and Applied Thrombosis–Hemostasis. 2008; 14(4):465–467. DOI:10.1177/1076029607306403; PMID: 18160598; ISSN: 1076–0296
52. Sirlak M, Akar AR, Eryilmaz, S, Cetinkanat EK, Ozcinar E, Inan, B, Eyileten ZB, Kaya B, Elhan A, Ozyurda U. Micronized flavonoid fraction has no beneficial effect in impaired left ventricular function. Eur J Clin Invest. 2008; 38(5)41
53. Eyileten Z, Yilmaz MI, Kaya K, Akar AR, Kahraman D, Bingol S, Uysalel A, Ozyurda U. Coronary artery bypass grafting ameliorates the decreased plasma adiponectin level in atherosclerotic patients. Tohoku J Exp Med. 2007;213:71-7. DOI: 10.1620/tjem.213.71; PMID: 17785955; ISSN: 0040-8727 / 1349-3329
54. Kaya K, Oguz M, Akar AR, Durdu S, Aslan A, Erturk S, Tasoz R, Ozyurda U. The effect of sodium nitroprusside infusion on renal function during reperfusion period in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: a prospective randomized clinical trial. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007;31:290-7. DOI:10.1016/j.ejcts.2006.11.015; PMID: 17174559; ISSN: 1010–7940
55. Eryilmaz S, Emiroglu O, Eyileten Z, Akar R, Yazicioglu L, Tasoz R, Kaya B, Uysalel A, Ucanok K, Corapcioglu T, Ozyurda U. Effect of posterior pericardial drainage on the incidence of pericardial effusion after ascending aortic surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2006;132:27-31. DOI:10.1016/j.jtcvs.2006.01.049; PMID: 16798298; ISSN: 0022–5223
56. Durdu S, Akar AR, Arat M, Sancak T, Eren NT, Ozyurda U. Autologous bone-marrow mononuclear cell implantation for patients with Rutherford grade II-III thromboangiitis obliterans. J Vasc Surg. 2006;44:732-9. DOI:10.1016/j.jvs.2006.06.023; PMID: 16926085; ISSN: 0741–5214
57. Ozyurda U, Akar AR, Uymaz O, Oguz M, Ozkan M, Yildirim C, Aslan A and Tasoz R. Early clinical experience with the On-X prosthetic heart valve. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2005;4:588-94. DOI: 10.1510/icvts.2005.114843; PMID: 17670488; ISSN: 1569–9293
58. Akar R, Durdu S, Arat M, Eren NT, Arslan O, Corapcioglu T, Sancak T, Uzun B, M KI, Ilhan O, Ozyurda U. Therapeutic Angiogenesis by Autologous Transplantation of Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells for Buerger's Patients with Retractable Limb Ischaemia: A Preliminary Report. Turk J Haematol. 2004;21:13-21. PMID 27263642; ISSN: 1300-7777-1308-5263
59. Szafranek A, Akar AR, Jasinski M, Wos S, Sosnowski A. Early experience with Shelhigh stentless composite valve. A complete biological replacement of ascending aorta. Kardiol Pol. 2003;58:34-8. PMID 14502300; ISSN: 0022-9032 / 1897-4279
60. Alexiou C, Onyeaka CV, Beggs D, Akar AR, Beggs L, Salama FD, Duffy JP, Morgan WE. Do women live longer following lung resection for carcinoma? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2002;21:319-25. DOI: 10.1016/S1010–794001)01114–9; PMID: 11825743; ISSN: 1010–7940
61. Akar AR, Szafranek A, Alexiou C, Janas R, Jasinski MJ, Swanevelder J, Sosnowski AW. Use of stentless xenografts in the aortic position: determinants of early and late outcome. Ann Thorac Surg. 2002;74:1450-7; discussion 1457-8. DOI: 10.1016/S0003–4975(02)03845–6; PMID: 12440592; ISSN: 0003–4975
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62. Akar AR, Doukas G, Szafranek A, Alexiou C, Boehm MC, Chin D, Sosnowski A, Spyt TJ. Mitral valve relpair and revascularization for ischemic mitral regurgitation: predictors of operative mortality and survival. J Heart Valve Dis. 2002;11:793-800; discussion 801. PMID: 12479280; ISSN: 0966–8519
63. Berg GA, McLaughlin KE, Akar AR, Pathi V, MacArthur KJ. A three year experience with the Toronto stentless porcine valve. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1998;4:138-45. ISSN: 1341-1098 / 2186-1005
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6. Akar AR, Durdu S, Cubukcuoglu Deniz G, Aslan A, Akcali KC and Ozyurda U. Failing heart; remodel, replace or repair? Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2008;8 Suppl 2:148-57. ISSN: 2149-2263 / 2149-2271
7. Akar AR, Durdu S, Corapcioglu T, Ozyurda U. Regenerative medicine for cardiovascular disorders-new milestones: adult stem cells. Artif Organs. 2006;30:213-32. PMID 16643380; ISSN: 0160-564X / 1525-1594
8. Durdu S, Akar R, Cavolli R, Eren NT, Corapcioglu T, Ucanok K and Ozyurda U. Alternative approaches in the end-stage heart failure. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2003;3:252-60. PMID 12967894; ISSN: 2149-2263 / 2149-2271
9. Akar R, Eryilmaz S, Yazicioglu L, Eren NT, Durdu S, Uysalel A, Ucanok K, Corapcioglu T, Ozyurda U. Surgery for cardiac hydatid disease: an Anatolian experience. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2003;3:238-44. PMID 12967892; ISSN: 2149-2263 / 2149-2271
10. Eren NT and Akar AR. Primary pericardial mesothelioma. Curr Treat Options Oncol. 2002;3:369-73. PMID 12194802; ISSN: 1527-2729 / 1534-6277
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CASE REPORTS & LETTER TO THE EDITOR in SCIE JOURNALS
1. Akar AR. Cardiac echinococcosis: A rare but challenging surgical entity. Turk Gogus Kalp Dama. 2019;27:401-402. DOI: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2019.03002
2. Ergi DG, Bayram IK, Baran C, Ozkan E, Inan MB, Akar AR. Targeted Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy for Ectopic Aortopulmonary Adenoma Under Gamma Probe Guidance. Innovations (Phila). 2018;13:451-454. DOI: 10.1097/IMI.0000000000000562; PMID: 30547899; ISSN: 1559-0879 (Electronic)
3. Ozcinar E, Gumus F, Eryilmaz S, Akar AR. Inhaled nitric oxide induced methemoglobinemia on extracorporeal circulatory support: Black versus red. Turk Gogus Kalp Dama. 2017;25:644-646. DOI: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2017.14771
4. Baran C, Durdu S, Eryilmaz S, Sirlak M, Akar AR. Primary Left Cardiac Angiosarcoma with Mitral Valve Involvement Accompanying Coronary Artery Disease. Case Rep Surg. 2015:810306 DOI: 10.1155/2015/810306; PMID: 4663746; ISSN: 2090-6900
5. Akar AR, Durdu S and Baran C. Letter by Akar et al regarding article, "Effect of autologous bone-marrow cell transplantation on ischemic ulcer in patients with Buerger's disease". Circ J. 2008;72:684; author reply 685-6. ISSN: 1346-9843 / 1347-4820; PMID: 18362447
6. Akar AR, Durdu S and Acikgoz B. Cellular therapy for critical limb ischaemia. J Intern Med. 2008;264:288-9; author reply 290. DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2796.2008.01978.x; PMID:18793334; ISSN: 0954-6820 / 1365-2796
7. Akar AR. Long-term survival following cardiac transplantation. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2008;8:367. PMID:18849229; ISSN: 2149-2263 / 2149-2271
8. Eyileten Z, Aral A, Akar AR, Ucar T, Tutar E, Atalay S and Uysalel A. First pulmonary valve replacement with Freedom Solo stentless valve in an adolescent. A case report. Minerva Chir. 2007;62:417-9. PMID: 17947952; ISSN: 0026-4733 / 1827-1626;
9. Eyileten Z, Akar AR, Sirlak M, Ucanok K and Akar N. Off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery after stent implantation in a patient with combined thrombophilic risk factors. Can J Cardiol. 2007;23:1083-4. DOI:10.1016/s0828-282x(07)70878-4; PMID: 17985012; ISSN: 0828-282X / 1916-7075
10. Karaoguz R, Altin T, Akar AR. Late migration of abandoned ventricular pacemaker lead following failed traction. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2006;6:105-6. PMID 16524821; ISSN: 2149-2263 / 2149-2271
11. Akar AR, Eyileten Z. Optimal timing of surgical revascularisation after acute myocardial infarction. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2006;30:954-5. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2006.09.028; PMID: 17064929; ISSN: 1010-7940 / 1873-734X
12. Akar AR, Durdu S and Topcuoglu P. G-CSF in acute myocardial infarction-experimental and clinical findings/G-CSF in acute myocardial infarction: a word of caution. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2006;6:390; author reply 391. ISSN: 2149-2263 / 2149-2271
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13. Akar AR, Ozyurda U. Surgery for ischemic mitral valve prolapse. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2005;28:361-2; author reply 362. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2005.04.026; PMID: 15949943; ISSN: 1010-7940 / 1873-734X
SCIE CONFERENCE PROCEDINGS
1. Durak A, Olgar Y, Tuncay E, Bitirim VC, Ozcinar E, Inan MB, Akcali KC, Ozdemir S, Akar AR, Turan B. Role of Zinc Transporters in Mammalian Heart under Physiological and Pathological Conditions. 2017;112(3)538A. Supplement: 1, Meeting Abstract: 2656-Pos 58th Annual Meeting of the Biophysical-Society. San Francisco, CA; FEB 15-19, 2014 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2016.11.2910
2. Akpinar AE, Karadag A, Cubukcuoglu GD, Dastouri M, Durdu S, Ozdag H, Sunguroglu A, Akar AR. Comparative genome wide gene expression analyses of primary MSC and MSC lines. FEBS JOURNAL. 2016;283:142 Suppl I. Meeting Abstract: P03011-014 41st FEBS Congress on Molecular and Systems Biology for a Better Life, SEP 03-08, 2016, Kuşadası, Turkey.
3. Karadag A, Ozkan T, Akpinar AE, Dastouri MR, Deniz Cubukcuoglu G, Durdu S, Davidson MM, Ozdag H, Akar AR, Sunguroglu A. Genome-wide analysis of hypoxic stress response in human cardiomyocytes. 2016;283:310-311 Suppl I. Meeting Abstract: P06025-004 41st FEBS Congress on Molecular and Systems Biology for a Better Life, SEP 03-08, 2016, Kuşadası, Turkey.
4. Dastouri MR, Karadag A, Akcalı C, Akar AR. Angiogenic potential of endothelial progenitor cells derived from mouse induced pluripotent stem cells. FEBS JOURNAL. 2016;283:311 Suppl I. Meeting Abstract: P06025-005 41st FEBS Congress on Molecular and Systems Biology for a Better Life, SEP 03-08, 2016, Kuşadası, Turkey.
5. Deniz GC, Akpinar AE, Karadag A, Dogan Y, Durdu S, Ozdag H, Akar AR. Comparative transcriptional changes in patients with chronic primary mitral regurgitation: Atrial fibrillation versus sinus rhythm. 2016;283:370 Suppl I. Meeting Abstract: P08014-034 41st FEBS Congress on Molecular and Systems Biology for a Better Life, SEP 03-08, 2016, Kuşadası, Turkey.
6. Zhang D, Hu X, Wiersma M, Hoogstra-Berends F, Esteban M, Deniz G, Durdu S, Akar R, Henning R and Brundel B. Exploration of the function of class I HDACs and class IIa HDACs in experimental atrial fibrillation. European Heart Journal. 2015;36:1076-1076. Congress of the European-Society-of-Cardiology (ESC); London, England, AUG 29-SEP 02, 2015
7. Karadag A, Deniz GC, Dastouri M, Durdu S, Hekmatshoar Y, Davidson MM, Ugur M, Ozdag H, Can A, Akar AR, Sunguroglu A. Cell fusion following cardiomyocyte and mesenchymal stem cell co-culture and functional evaluation of cellular changes. 2014;281:220 Supplement: 1 Special Issue: SI Meeting Abstract: SUN-452 FEBS EMBO 2014 Conference, Paris, France. ISSN: 1742-464X; eISSN: 1742-4658
8. Dastouri M, Karadag A, Balci D, Deniz GC, Durdu S, Can A, Akar AR. In vitro generation of endothelial progenitor cells differentiated from mouse induced pluripotent stem cells. 2014;281:229 Supplement: 1 Special Issue: SI Meeting Abstract: SUN-478 FEBS EMBO 2014 Conference, Paris, France. ISSN: 1742-464X; eISSN: 1742-4658
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES IN OTHER INDEXES
1. Baran C, Çakıcı M, Özçınar E, Hasde A, Çetinkaya OA, Durdu S, İnan MB, Şırlak M, Akar AR. Acute Mesenteric Ischemia and Splenic Infarct After Coronary Bypass Surgery: An Analysis of 32 Patients Koroner Bypass Cerrahisi Sonrası Gelişen Akut Mezenter İskemi ve Dalak Enfarktı: 32 Hastanın Analizi. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası. 2019;72(2):247-250 DOI: 10.4274/atfm.galenos.2019.29484
2. Serap Şimşek Yavuz, Akar AR, Sinan Aydoğdu, Denef BerzegDeniz, Hakan Demir, Tuncay Hazırolan, Mehmet Ali Özatik, Necla Özer, Murat Sargın, Emine Nursen Topcuoğlu, Nesrin Turhan, Mehmet Birhan Yılmaz, Özlem Azap, Seniha Başaran, Yasemin Çağ, Atahan Çağatay, Güle Çınar, Sibel Doğan-Kaya, Lokman Hızmalı, Mehmet Emirhan Işık, Nirgül Kılıçaslan, Şirin Menekşe, Meliha Meriç-Koç, Serpil Öztürk, Ayfer Şensoy, Yasemin Tezer-Tekçe, Elif Tükenmez-Tigen, Yeşim Uygun-Kızmaz, Mutlu Şeyda Velioğlu-Öcalmaz, Ayşegül Yeşilkaya, Emel Yılmaz, Neziha Yılmaz, Fatma Yılmaz-Karadağ. Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Infective Endocarditis: Turkish Consensus Report (İnfektif Endokarditin Tanısı, Tedavisi ve Önlenmesi: Ulusal Uzlaşı Raporu). Klimik Dergisi. 2019; 32 (Suppl. 1): 2-116 DOI: 10.5152/kd.2019.51
3. Nur Dikmen Yaman, Evren Özçınar, Çakıcı M, Akar AR, Sırlak M. Late dissecting aneurysm as a complication of postcoarctation repair in a patient with bovine arch anomaly. Turkish Journal of Vascular Surgery-Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi. 2019 DOI: 10.9739/tjvs.2019.7
4. Çakıcı M, Gümüş F, İnan MB, Akar AR. Alternative Transplant Waiting Lists to Maximize the Use of Marginal Cadaveric Hearts in Patients with Advanced Heart Failure (İleri Evre Kalp Yetmezliği Hastalarında Marjinal Kardiyak Donör Kullanımını Artırmak Amaçlı Alternatif Bekleme Listelerinin Oluşturulması). Turkiye Klinikleri J Cardiovasc Surg-Special Topics. 2018;10(2):180-90
5. Çağdaş Baran, Çakıcı M, Evren Özçınar, Ali İhsan Hasde, Fatih Gümüş, Canan Soykan, Mustafa Şırlak, Akar AR. Comparison of different venous accesses through catheter-directed thrombolysis procedures in patients with acute deep vein thrombosis (Akut derin ven trombozu hastalarında farklı venöz girişimlerle yapılan kateter aracılı tromboliz işlemlerinin karşılaştırılması). Turkish Journal of Vascular Surgery (Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi). 2018;26(3):80-84 DOI : 10.5606/tjvs.2017.1
6. Çakıcı M, Çağdaș Baran, Evren Özçınar, Ali İhsan Hasde, İnan MB, Durdu S, Mustafa Șırlak, Akar AR. Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Adults with Acute Cardiogenic Shock: A Retrospective Analysis (Erișkin Akut Kardiyojenik Șoklu Hastalarda Veno-Arteriyel Ekstra-korporeal Membran Oksijenasyon Desteği: Retrospektif Analiz). Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası Cerrahi Tıp Bilimleri 2017;70 (2):111-118 DOI: 10.1501/Tıpfak_000000974
7. Özcınar E, İnan MB, Akar AR. Hybrid ECMO Configurations (Hibrid ECMO Uygulamaları). Türkiye Klinikleri Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Özel Dergisi Turkiye Klinikleri J Cardiovasc Surg-Special Topics 2017;9(3):245-52
8. Çakıcı M, Çağdaş BARAN, Evren ÖZÇINAR, Ali İhsan HASDE, Onat BERMEDE, İnan MB, Mustafa ŞIRLAK, Akar AR. Impact of Ultrasound Guidance of Mechanical Complications of Central Venous Catheterization: A Single Center Retrospective Analysis (Santral Venöz Kateterizasyonda Ultrason Kullanımının Mekanik Komplikasyonlar Üzerine Etkisi: Tek Merkezli Retrospektif Analiz Research). Turkish Journal of Vascular Surgery (Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi) 2016; 25(3):122-127 DOI: 10.9739/uvcd.2017-57731
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9. İnan MB, Özcınar E, Yaman N, Durdu S, Aral A, Sirlak M, Akar AR. Right anterior thoracotomy approach for isolated aortic valve replacement with sutured aortic valve prosthesis. Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventions. 2016;3(1):31-33 DOI: 10.5606/e-cvsi.2016.510
10. Öztürk Ö, Özsoylu E, Özçelik M, Akar AR. Extrakorporeal Membran Oksijenatör Desteğindeki Hastalarda ECMO Ekibi ve Yoğun Bakim Hizmetleri. Hemşire İleti Dergisi Ankara Üniversitesi. 2016;18; 13-26 ISSN: 1306-6927
11. Gerede NM, Tekin B, Vurgun K, Akar AR, Sayın T. Tolvaptan use in a Patient with Advanced Heart Failure and Hypervolemic Hyponatremia- Kalp Yetersizliği ve Hipervolemik Hiponatremisi OlanHastada Tolvaptan Kullanımı MN Cardiol 2015, 21:119-121
12. Deniz GC, Gumus F, Akar AR, Durdu S. Damar Doku Mühendisliği (Vascular Tissue Engineering) Turkiye Klinikleri J Med Oncol-Special Topics 2015;8(2):49-54
13. Baran C, Durdu S, Eryilmaz S, Sirlak M, Akar AR. Primary Left Cardiac Angiosarcoma with Mitral Valve Involvement Accompanying Coronary Artery Disease. Case Reports in Surgery. 2015 Article ID 810306, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/810306
14. Deniz GC, Durdu S, Akar AR. Stem Cell Therapies (Kök Hücre Tedavileri)- Turkiye Klinikleri J Cardiovasc Surg-Special Topics. 2015;7(1):18-23
15. Deniz GC, Karadağ A, Durdu S, Akar AR. Kardiyovasküler Rejenerasyonda Genetik Temelli Kök Hücre Uygulamaları Türkiye Klinikleri Kalp Damar Cerrahisi– J Cardiovasc Surg–Special Topics 2014; 6 (1): 87–95
16. Durdu S, Deniz GC, Sarıcaoğlu C, Akar AR. Transplantation Models (Transplantasyon Modelleri) – Kalp Damar Cerrahisinde Deneysel Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Modeller Özel Sayısı. Türkiye Klinikleri Kalp Damar Cerrahisi– J Cardiovasc Surg–Special Topics 2013; 5(3):77–84
17. Deniz GC, Durdu S, Karadağ A, Zaim Ç, Dastouri R, Akar AR. Cell Theraphy for Peripheral Arterial Disease: Cellular and Molecular Aspect. Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi / Turkish Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2012;21(2):101–9 PMID: 22394394
18. Durdu S, Demirkılıç U, Akar AR, Uysalel A. Karotid Arter Patch Plasti. Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi / Turkish Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2012;21(1):13–28
19. İnan MB, Yazıcıoğlu L, Akar AR, Şırlak M, Eryılmaz S, Eyileten ZB, Uysalel A, Uçanok K, Özyurda U. Prophylactic Amiodarone Administration Before Intraoperative Radiofrequency Ablation (İntraoperatif Radyofrekans Ablasyon Öncesi Profilaktik Amiodaron Uygulaması). Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası/ Journal of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. 2011; 64(1): 30–35 DOI: 10.1501/Tıpfak_000000782
20. Akar AR, Durdu S, Cubukcuoglu GD, Karadağ A, Özyurda Ü. Cytotherapy for Cardiovascular Diseases. Journal of Cellular Therapy & Regenerative Medicine. 2010;1(1): 27–36 ISSN: 1309–2308
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21. Aslan A, Akar AR, Durdu S, Hazırolan T, Kaya K, Erden E, Tasoz R, Ozyurda U. Epithelioid Leiomyosarcoma with Primary Cardiac Spindle–Cell Is Emergency Surgery too Late? Case Report–Primer kardiyak spindle hücreli epiteloid leiomiyosarkoma, Acil cerrahi için gecikmiş olabilirmiyiz? Türkiye Klinikleri J Cardiovascular Sciences. 2010;22(3):355–8 ISSN: 1306–7656
22. Sırlak M, Cakıcı M, Inan MB, Eryılmaz S, Yazıcıoglu L, Akar AR, Aral A, Kaya B, Ozyurda U. Thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi–Turkish Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2009;18(1):1–9. ISSN: 1301–1839
23. Akar AR, Durdu S, Zaim C. Koroner bakım ünitesinde oluşan kardiyak mekanik komplikasyonlar nedir, ne yapılmalıdır? – What are the cardiac mechanical complications seen in coronary care unit, what should be the treatment? Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Cardiology – Special Topics. Koroner Yoğun Bakım Özel Sayısı. 2009;2(2):87–103. ISSN: 1308–1004
24. Akar AR, Kılıckap M, Durdu S, Ozyurda U. Kalp yetersizliğinde hücresel tedavi– Cell based therapies for heart failure. Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Cardiology – Special Topics.Kalp Yetersizliği Özel Sayısı. 2008;1(2):50–61. ISSN: 1308–1004
25. Akar AR, Durdu S, Khalil A, Ozyurda U. İskemik Mitral Yetmezliği–Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation.Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery –Special Topics.Kapak Onarımları Özel Sayısı. 2008;1(2):37–46. ISSN: 1308–0997
26. Akar AR, Durdu S, Baran Ç, Ozyurda U. Kardiyovasküler Hastalıklarda Hücresel Tedavi; Hayal mi, Saçmalık mı? – Cell Based Therapies for Cardiovascular Disorders; Myth or Insanity? Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Hematology Oncology Special Topics. 2008;1(2):73–90. ISSN: 1308–1160
27. Telli A, Akar AR, Ozcinar E, Kaya B. Isolated iatrogenic abdominal aortic dissection secondary to transfemoral arteriography: A case report. Journal of Vascular Nursing. 2007;25(2):29–31. PMID: 17531936
28. Altin T, Akyurek O, Akar AR, Ozkaramanli D, Candemir B, Kilickap M, Turhan S, Baran C, Karaoguz R, Guldal M, Erol C. Kardiyak resenkronizasyon tedavisinde sol ventrikül elektrodunun transvenöz ve cerrahi epikardiyal yerleştirilmesinin sonuçlarının karşılaştırılması–Comparison of the results of transvenous and surgical approaches for the placement of left ventricular lead for cardiac resynchronization therapy. MN Kardiyoloji Dergisi 2007;14(6):375–383. ISSN: 1300–4778
29. Cetinkanat EK, Akar AR, Kaya B, Ucanok K. Protez kalp kapaklarının takibi: trombo–embolik komplikasyonlar ve antikoagülan proflaksisi–Management of cardiac valve prosthesis: thromboembolic complications and anticoagulant strategies. Türkiye Klinikleri J SURG MED SCI. 2007;3:43–57. ISSN: 1305–3876
30. Akar AR, Durdu S, Baran C, Ozyurda U. Periferik vasküler hastalıklarda anjiogenezis amaçlı kök hücre uygulamaları –Therapeutic angiogenesis by bone marrow derived stem cells for peripheral artery diseases. Türkiye Klinikleri J SURG MED SCI. Kök Hücre Özel Sayısı.2006;2(43):51–58. ISSN: 1305–3876
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31. Akar AR, Sirlak M, Eyileten Z, Tasoz R, Ozyurda U. Aortico–cameral communication from right sinus of valsalva to right atrium. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası/ Journal of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. 2006;59:73–76. ISSN: 0365–8104
32. Corapcioglu T, Akar AR. Kalp transplantasyonu sonrası geç dönem komplikasyonlar–Late stage complications after heart transplantation. Transplantasyon Özel Sayısı. Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Surgical Medical Sciences. 2006;2(8):82–90. ISSN: 1305–3876
33. Akar AR, Akçali C, Durdu S, Aydin IT, Çivril F, Tasoz R, Kaya B, Ozyurda U. Tip A–aortik diseksiyonlu hastalarda vasküler düz kas hücrelerindeki apoptozu düzenleyici proteinlerin rolü. Turkish Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2005;14(2):25–30.
34. Corapcioglu T, Akar AR. Çıkan, arkus ve inen aorta disseksiyonlarinda cerrahi tedavi. Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Surgical Medical Sciences. 2005;1(2):72–85. ISSN: 1305–3876
35. Akar AR, Yazicioglu L, Tasoz R, Elalmis AO, Durdu S, Kervancioglu C, Ucanok K, Ozyurda U. Kadınlarda poliklinikte gelişen kardiyak arrestlerde acil primer tedavinin katkısı–Impact of urgent primary treatment for pre–admission in–hospital cardiac arrest in woman. MN Kardiyoloji Dergisi. 2004;11(1):46–49. ISSN: 1300–4778
36. Sirlak M, Cavolli R, Eryilmaz S, Yazicioglu L, Kızıltepe U, Akar AR, Tasoz R, Aral A, Ozyurda U. Sorin® kalp kapak protezlerinin klinik değerlendirilmesi. MN Kardiyoloji Dergisi. 2003;10(4):287–294. ISSN: 1300–4778
37. Eren NT, Eryilmaz S, Akar AR, Durdu S, Akalin H. Koroner baypas ameliyatı geçiren iskemik kardiyomyopatili hastalarda growth hormon infüzyonunun akut hemodinamik etkileri. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası/ Journal of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 2002;55(3)
38. Eren NT, Eryilmaz S, Akar AR, Durdu S, Corapcioglu T, Akalin H. Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation after cardiac surgery. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası/ Journal of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. 2002;24(3):113–118. ISSN: 0365–8104
39. Eren NT, Eryilmaz S, Akar AR, Durdu S, Akalin H. Hypertonic diuretic infusion vs fractioned diuretic use for the acute renal failure following open heart surgery and the advantages of hemofiltration. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası/ Journal of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. 2002;24(2):55–62. ISSN: 0365–8104
40. Akar AR, Eren NT, Corapcioglu T, Akalin H. Laplace operations for ischaemic cardiomyopathy. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası/ Journal of Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 2001;23(4):301–312. ISSN: 0365–8104
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41. Hamamci O, Akar AR, Ercan F, Korkmaz A. Septik şokta inotrop tedavi– Inotropic treatment in septic shock. Ulusal Cerrahi Dergisi–Turkish Journal of Surgery. 1993;10(3):166–176. ISSN: 1300–0705; e–ISSN: 1308–8521
42. Akar AR, Korkmaz A, Hamamci O, Berberoglu M, Aras N. Cerrahi yoğun bakımda hipoksik olayların değerlendirilmesi; Dağılım bağımlılığı kavramı ve prognoza etkisi– The evaluation of hypoxic events at the surgical ICU; The concept of supply–dependency and its effects on prognosis. Ulusal Cerrahi Dergisi–Turkish Journal of Surgery. 1992;8(3):194–201. ISSN: 1300–0705; e–ISSN: 1308–8521
43. Ozel A, Guney M, Akar AR. Ceftazidime in surgical infections. Ankem Dergisi–Journal of Ankem. 1989;3(1):20–21. ISSN: 1301–3114
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CHAPTERS İN BOOKS
1. Akar AR (Associate Editor). Üst Ekstremite Damar Hastalıkları ve Vaskülitler-Upper Extremity Vascular Disease and Vasculitis. In: Polat A, Akay HT, Köksal C, Bozkurt AK, eds. DAMAR. 1st edition Bayçınar Tıbbi Yayıncılık; 2019: Chapters 45-48; p: 533-573 ISBN: 978-605-69205-1-6
2. Akar AR, Çakıcı M. Tromboanjitis Obliterans In: Polat A, Akay HT, Köksal C, Bozkurt AK, eds. DAMAR. 1st edition Bayçınar Tıbbi Yayıncılık; 2019: Chapter 48; p: 559-573 ISBN: 978-605-69205-1-6
3. Akar AR, Inan B. Buerger’s Disease. In: Sidawy AP, Perler BA, eds. RUTHERFORD'S VASCULAR SURGERY AND ENDOVASCULAR THERAPY. 9th edition Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2018: Vol 2; Chapter 138; p: 1809-1826. ISBN: 978-0-323-42791-3
4. Boniecka K, Makuch E, Ozcınar E, Liberska H, Akar AR. Quality of Life and Acceptance of Illness among Patients with Ventricular Assist Device Implementation and after Heart Transplantation. In: Liberska H, Boniecka K, eds. SELECTED PSYCHOSOCIAL AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS OF TRANSPLANTATION. Difin SA, Warsaw; 2016 ISBN: 978-83-8085-122-1
5. Akar AR, Makuch E. Organ Transplantation System in Turkey. In: Liberska H, Boniecka K, eds. SELECTED PSYCHOSOCIAL AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS OF TRANSPLANTATION. Difin SA, Warsaw; 2016 ISBN: 978-83-8085-122-1
6. Liberska H, Boniecka K, Fryda P, Adamec M, Wettstein D, Kuba D, Sedej Z, Akar AR, Makuch E. Contemporary Challenges in Organ Donation and Transplantation in the V4 Countries, Slovenia and Turkey. In: Liberska H, Boniecka K, eds. SELECTED PSYCHOSOCIAL AND MEDICAL PROBLEMS OF TRANSPLANTATION. Difin SA, Warsaw; 2016 ISBN: 978-83-8085-122-1
8. Akar AR, Durdu S, İnan B, Sirlak M. Cytokine profile in heart transplantation. In: Gabriel EA, Gabriel SA, eds. INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE IN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY. 1st edition. London: Springer-Verlag; 2013: Chapter 45; p: 385–391. ISBN: 978-1-4471-4428-1
9. Akar AR, Durdu S. Buerger’s disease.
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In: Hoffman GS, Weyand CM, Langford CA, Goronzy JJ, eds. INFLAMMATORY DISEASES OF BLOOD VESSELS. 2ndedition. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing; 2012: Chapter 32; p. 351-365. ISBN: 978-1-4443-3822-5
10. Akar AR, Durdu S. Thromboangiitis obliterans. In: Cronenwett JL, Johnston KW, eds. RUTHERFORD’S VASCULAR SURGERY. 7th edition Philadelphia: Saunders, Elsevier-Society for Vascular Surgery;2010: Chapter 77; p. 1169-1186. ISBN: 978-1-4160-5223-4
11. Akar AR. Kardiyovasküler Hastalıklarda Kök Hücre Uygulamaları In: Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi (TÜBA), KÖK HÜCRE BİYOLOJİSİ VE KLİNİK UYGULAMALAR. 2009 ISBN: 978-9944-252-29-4
12. Durdu S, Çubukçuoğlu Deniz G, Aslan A, Akar AR. Kalp Damar Cerrahisinde Kök Hücre Uygulamaları. In: Demirkılıç U, ed. EKSTRAKORPORAL DOLAŞIM. 1st edition Efil Yayınevi, Ankara, Kısım V. Yenilikler; 2008 ISBN: 605-4160-00-6
13. Uçanok K, Akar AR. Pulmoner Arteriyel Hipertansiyonda Atriyal Septostomi ve Pulmoner Tromboendarterektomi. In: Karabıyıkoğlu G. ed. PULMONER HİPERTANSİYON. 1st edition Antıp Basımevi, Ankara. 2007: p. 244-256 ISBN: 975-8787-75-1
14. Uçanok K, Akar AR. Mitral Kapak Edinsel Hastalıkları ve Cerrahisi (Surgery for Acquired Mitral Valve Disease) In: Paç M, Akçevin A, Aykut Aka S, Buket S, Sarıoğlu T. eds. KALP VE DAMAR CERRAHİSİ. 1st edition MN Medikal Nobel Basım Yayın Tic. Ve San. Ltd. Şti., Ankara. 2004: Bölüm 22, p: 475-508. ISBN: 975-567-028-9
15. Akar AR, Eryılmaz S. Aort Cerrahisinin Tarihçesi. In: Eren NT, ed. AORT CERRAHİSİ. 1st edition Çağdaş Medikal Kitapevi ve Yayıncılık Hizmetleri, Ankara. 2003: Chapter 1, p: 1-23. ISBN: 975-6789-09-3
16. Akar AR, Eryılmaz S, Elalmış AÖ. Aort Anatomisi. In: Eren NT, ed. AORT CERRAHİSİ. 1st edition Çağdaş Medikal Kitapevi ve Yayıncılık Hizmetleri, Ankara. 2003: Chapter 2, p: 25-43 ISBN: 975-6789-09-3
17. Akar AR, Kaya K, Eren NT. Aort Diseksiyonları. In: Eren NT, ed. AORT CERRAHİSİ. 1st edition Çağdaş Medikal Kitapevi ve Yayıncılık Hizmetleri, Ankara. 2003: Chapter 5, p: 73-114 ISBN: 975-6789-09-3
18. Eryılmaz S, Akar AR. Genetik Geçişli ve Aort Tutulumu Gösteren Hastalıklar. In: Eren NT, ed. AORT CERRAHİSİ. 1st edition Çağdaş Medikal Kitapevi ve Yayıncılık Hizmetleri, Ankara. 2003: Chapter 6, p: 115-132
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19. Çorapçıoğlu T, Akar AR. Aort Kökü Patolojileri. In: Eren NT, ed. AORT CERRAHİSİ. 1st edition Çağdaş Medikal Kitapevi ve Yayıncılık Hizmetleri, Ankara. 2003: Chapter 7, p: 133-200 ISBN: 975-6789-09-3
20. Akar AR, Eren NT. Çıkan Aort Anevrizmaları. In: Eren NT, ed. AORT CERRAHİSİ. 1st edition Çağdaş Medikal Kitapevi ve Yayıncılık Hizmetleri, Ankara. 2003: Chapter 8, p: 201-224 ISBN: 975-6789-09-3
21. Akar AR. Arkus Aorta Cerrahisi In: Eren NT, ed. AORT CERRAHİSİ. 1st edition Çağdaş Medikal Kitapevi ve Yayıncılık Hizmetleri, Ankara. 2003: Bölüm 9, s: 225-243 ISBN: 975-6789-09-3
22. Akar AR, Eryılmaz S, Eren NT. Travmatik Aort Yaralanmaları; 2003 In: Eren NT, ed. AORT CERRAHİSİ. 1st edition Çağdaş Medikal Kitapevi ve Yayıncılık Hizmetleri, Ankara. 2003: Chapter 13, p: 353-369 ISBN: 975-6789-09-3
23. Uysalel A, Eryılmaz S, Akar AR. Arkus Aorta Anomalileri In: Eren NT, ed. AORT CERRAHİSİ. 1st edition Çağdaş Medikal Kitapevi ve Yayıncılık Hizmetleri, Ankara. 2003: Chapter 14, p: 371-404 ISBN: 975-6789-09-3
24. Akar AR, Eryılmaz S. Aortitler In: Eren NT, ed. AORT CERRAHİSİ. 1st edition Çağdaş Medikal Kitapevi ve Yayıncılık Hizmetleri, Ankara. 2003: Chapter 15, p: 405-423 ISBN: 975-6789-09-3
BOOK/CHAPTER TRANSLATIONS
1. Eyileten Z, Aliyev A, Uysalel A, Akar AR. 2013 Review of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 2011 In: Carlos M. Mery, Joseph W. Turek. Thoracic Surgery Residents Association Chicago, IL; ISBN-13: 978-1460967515; ISBN-10: 1460967518
2. Elçin M, Akar AR, Gürman G. Kök Hücre Tedavileri Hasta El Kitabı. 2011 Ankara Üniversitesi Kök Hücre Enstitüsü, Ankara Patient Handbook on Stem Cell Therapies. 2008 International Society for Stem Cell Research–ISSCR
3. Akar AR. Aort Cerrahisi. Bölüm 8. s:121–140 In: Erol Şener Çeviri Ed. Kalp Cerrahisi Cerrahi Teknikler, Tehlikeler ve Önlemleri
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Güneş Tıp kitabevleri; ISBN: 978–0–7817–6950–1 Aortic Surgery. Chapter 8. Cardiac Surgery Safeguards and Pitfalls in Operative Technique In: Shiovosh Khonsari, Colleen Flint Sintek, eds. Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; ISBN-13: 978-0781769501; ISBN-10: 0781769507
4. Akar AR. Kalp Transplantasyonu. 2010. Bölüm 11 s: 186–191 In: Erol Şener Çeviri Ed. Kalp Cerrahisi Cerrahi Teknikler, Tehlikeler ve Önlemleri Güneş Tıp kitabevleri; ISBN: 978–0–7817–6950–1 Heart Transplantation. Chapter 11. Cardiac Surgery Safeguards and Pitfalls in Operative Technique In: Shiovosh Khonsari, Colleen Flint Sintek, eds. Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; ISBN-13: 978-0781769501; ISBN-10: 0781769507
5. Akar AR. Kalp Tümörleri. 2010. Bölüm 12 s: 192–194 In: Erol Şener Çeviri Ed. Kalp Cerrahisi Cerrahi Teknikler, Tehlikeler ve Önlemleri Güneş Tıp kitabevleri, ISBN: 978–0–7817–6950–1 Cardiac Tumours. Chapter 12. Cardiac Surgery Safeguards and Pitfalls in Operative Technique In: Shiovosh Khonsari, Colleen Flint Sintek, eds. Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; ISBN-13: 978-0781769501; ISBN-10: 0781769507
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