Statement on Heart Health and Transplant Operations from the Ministry of Health
While heart health services are carried out in 117 centers in public hospitals, 46 transplants were performed last year and 11 in the first half of this year.
Advanced diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services continue to be provided to citizens in a total of 117 heart centers under the Ministry of Health, comprising 101 adult and 16 pediatric centers.
Activities of Heart Centers
Comprehensive health services are provided through 101 adult and 16 pediatric heart centers operating in public hospitals.
The diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up processes of patients are carried out holistically with expert teams and advanced medical technology.
Transplant Data and Processes
It was announced that a total of 46 heart transplants were performed last year, while 11 transplants were carried out in the first half of this year.
Following transplant operations, the follow-up and treatment of patients are continued by specialized healthcare teams.
Preventive Health Services
Risk assessments for cardiovascular diseases are conducted in primary healthcare services.
Efforts are carried out for the early diagnosis and effective management of risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes.
Healthy Lifestyle Habits
Comprehensive efforts to prevent tobacco use are continued with determination.
The development of healthy eating and regular physical activity habits is encouraged.