About Prof. Dr. Taylan Akgün
Prof. Dr. Taylan Akgün is a cardiology specialist who focuses on the heart’s electrical system and the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias). Using electrophysiological tests and interventional procedures, he evaluates abnormal electrical signals within the heart.
He performs advanced procedures such as electrophysiological studies (EPS), catheter ablation, pacemaker implantation, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), offering advanced interventional solutions for the management of complex heart rhythm disorders.
Academic and Professional Background
He was born on January 16, 1980, in Malatya, Turkey.
He started at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and graduated in 2002.
Between 2002-2008, he completed his Cardiology residency at Kosuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital.
Between 2012-2020, he worked at Kosuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital – Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Clinic.
In 2015, he founded kardiyopedi.com, a digital education platform designed for physicians.
In 2020, he received his Professor title.
In 2021, he received the European Society of Cardiology – Cardiac Electrophysiology Board Certification.
Between 2020-2023, he established the Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology unit at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital. This center quickly became one of Turkey’s highest-volume centers.
In 2024, he started working at Yeditepe University Kozyatagi Hospital.
Cardiac Electrophysiology Experience
Treatments Performed by Prof. Dr. Taylan Akgün
Prof. Dr. Taylan Akgün performs modern electrophysiological treatments such as catheter ablation, pacemaker implantation, ICD, and CRT implantation for complex heart rhythm disorders.
Highlights
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What Is a Pacemaker and Who Needs One?
A pacemaker is a small device placed under the skin…
Epicardial Ablation
Epicardial ablation is a rhythm treatment performed from the outer…
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Ablation
Atrial fibrillation ablation is a treatment aimed at correcting the…
3D Cardiac Mapping and Ablation: How It Works
When doctors perform cardiac ablation to fix abnormal heart rhythms,…
Pacemaker Lead Extraction: Why It’s Done and How
What is Lead Extraction? Pacemaker removal may be necessary due…
Cardiac Ablation: How It Works and What to Expect
Ablation is a procedure that offers a lasting treatment for…
Cardioneuroablation: Treatment for Vasovagal Syncope
Cardioneuroablation (CNA) is a specialized catheter-based procedure used to treat…
Electrophysiology (EP) Study: What It Is and How It Works
An Electrophysiology (EP) Study is a specialized cardiac procedure used…
Radiofrequency Ablation: Treatment for Heart Arrhythmias
Radiofrequency ablation (RF ablation) is the most widely used catheter…
Cryoablation for Heart Arrhythmias: How It Works
Cryoablation is a catheter-based ablation technique used to treat certain…
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
Cardiac resynchronization therapy is a special device treatment used for…
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator, or ICD for short, is a…
Leadless Pacemaker: What It Is and How It Works
A leadless pacemaker is a small cardiac pacing device that…
Cardioversion: Restoring Normal Heart Rhythm
What is cardioversion? In atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and some…
Vagal Maneuvers: How to Slow Your Heart Rate in SVT
Vagal maneuvers are simple, non-invasive techniques used to slow the…
Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA)
Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) is a new-generation catheter ablation technology…
Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) Ablation
Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) Ablation PVC ablation is a minimally…
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Ablation
SVT Ablation SVT ablation is a catheter-based procedure that eliminates…
Academic Publications and Scientific Research
Prof. Dr. Taylan Akgün is a cardiac electrophysiologist with scientific publications in national and international journals in the fields of cardiac electrophysiology, heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), catheter ablation, and cardiac device therapies. You can access his academic publications and research on electrophysiology and arrhythmia treatments through his ORCID profile below.
Professional Memberships
Prof. Dr. Taylan Akgün is an active member of several national and international scientific societies in the field of cardiac electrophysiology and heart rhythm disorders, including the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA).
Educational Platforms for Physicians and Patients
Prof. Dr. Taylan Akgün has developed digital educational platforms to support knowledge sharing in the fields of cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology.
He is the founder of Kardiyopedi, a platform that provides scientific educational content for physicians. He is also among the founders of Healthonline, a platform that offers reliable health information for patients and the general public.
