Famous comedian Cem Yılmaz suffered a heart attack and underwent surgery in the hospital
Artist Cem Yılmaz, who fell ill and was hospitalized in Çanakkale, had his blocked artery opened with a successful operation after suffering a major heart attack.
It was announced that famous comedian Cem Yılmaz, who suddenly fell ill and was hospitalized in Çanakkale, suffered a major heart attack and his blocked artery was opened with a forty-minute emergency operation.
Sudden illness and emergency referral in Çanakkale
Famous comedian Cem Yılmaz suddenly fell ill in Çanakkale and was taken to Ayvacık State Hospital, where he was quickly referred after the initial intervention.
It was confirmed that the artist suffered a major heart attack affecting the front wall of the heart, and a process of racing against time began.
Critical intervention and angiography operation
The angiography procedure was performed via the wrist by an expert team led by Prof. Dr. Ercan Akşit, a faculty member at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.
During the delicate operation, which lasted approximately forty minutes, balloon and stent applications were performed on the blocked coronary artery, opening the main vessel.
Health status and official statements
Following the successful surgery, Cem Yılmaz was taken to the coronary intensive care unit, where it was reported that his consciousness was clear and his vital signs were stable.
While Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu announced that all medical processes were successfully managed, the artist's brother Can Yılmaz also announced that the treatment was completed.