Education and Specialization
2000 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
2004 Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital, Specialization

Experience
2005 - 2006 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Medical Lieutenant
2006 - 2008 Private Yüzüncüyıl Hospital, Ankara
2008 - 2013 Medicana International Ankara Hospital
2014 - 2015 Memorial Ankara Hospital, Associate Professor
2015 - 2016 Medical Park Ankara, Associate Professor
2016 - 2018 Medical Park Uşak, Associate Professor
2018 - 2019 İskenderun Private Gelişim Hospital, Associate Professor
2019 - 2020 Private Antakya Academy Hospital, Associate Professor

Courses and Certifications
Cardiac Pacemaker and CRT Implantation Course, Semmelweis University, Cardiology Institute, 18-21 May 2013
Endovascular Education, EVAR and TEVAR Training Programme, Medtronic Innovation Center, 21 October 2016
TAVI Training Course, Medtronic Innovation Center, 24 November 2016

Professional Memberships
Turkish Society of Cardiology
European Society of Cardiology

Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

1. Unlu A, Durukan AB, Tanalp AC. Treatment of a Patient with May-Thurner Syndrome and Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis by Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis and Endovenous Stenting.  World J Vasc Surg. 2019; 2(1): 1016

2. Kalaycı A, Oduncu V, Karabay CY, Erkol A, Tanalp AC, Tanboga IH, Candan O, Gecmen C, Izgi IA, Kirma C. “Outcomes of direct stenting in patients with ST-elevated myocardial infarction” Herz. 2018; Aug 43 (5): 447-454  

3. Gökdoğan O, Akyıldız I, Sayın BY, Okutucu S, Tanalp AC, Arslan N. “The rate of epistaxis incidance in new-generation anticoagulants and perioperative approach in otorhinolaryngological practices” J Craniofac Surg 2017 (Mar) 28 (2): e178-182

4. Yavuz B, Ayturk M, Ozkan S, Ozturk M, Topaloglu C, Aksoy H, Sabanoglu C, Tanalp AC, Dal K, Ata N, Yavuz BB. “A real world data of dabigatran etexilate: multicenter registry of oral anticoagulants in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation” J Thromb Thrombolysis 2016; Oct;42(3): 399-404.

5. Durukan AB, Gürbüz HA, Tanalp AC, Durukan E, Uçar Hİ, Yorgancıoğlu C. “The association between serum testosterone levels and coronary artery disease in middle-aged men” Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska 2013; 10 (3).

6. Tanalp AC. “Obesity paradox or methodologic error” Ann Afr Med. 2013 Jul-Sep;12(3):191.

7. Oduncu V, Erkol A, Tanalp AC, Kırma C, Bulut M, Bitigen A, Pala S, Tigen K, Esen AM. ”Comparison of early and late clinical outcomes in patients >80 versus <80 years of age after successful primary angioplasty for ST segment elevation myocardial infarction” Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2013 Jul;41(4):319-28.

8. Celebi OO, Tanalp AC, Canbay A, Diker E. “A case with the longest angiographically documanted left main coronary artery and the review of the literature” Int J Cardiol2013 Sep 20; 168 (1) : e17-8.

9. Oduncu V, Erkol A, Karabay CY, Sengul C, Tanalp AC, Fotbolcu H, Ozveren O, Bitigen A, Pala S, Kırma C. “Relation of the severity of contrast induced nephropathy to SYNTAX score and long term prognosis in patients treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention” Int J Cardiol. 2013 Oct 9;168 (49): 3480-5.

10.      Tanalp AC, Oduncu V, Erkol A, Gözübüyük G, Ozveren O, Dündar C, Canbay A, Kırma C. “Soluble endothelial protein C receptor levels and protein C activity in patients with acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction” Coron Artery Dis 2013 May;24(3):2009-16.

11. Dündar C, Oduncu V, Erkol A, Tanalp AC, Sırma D, Karagöz A, Karabay CY, Kılıçgedik A, Pala S, Tigen K, Izgi A, Kırma C. “In-hospital prognostic value of hemoglobin levels on admission in patients with acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary angioplasty” Clin Res Cardiol. 2012 Jan;101(1):37-44.

12.  Oduncu V, Erkol A, Tanalp AC, Dündar C, Tanboğa IH, Sırma D, Karagöz A, Karabay CY, Izgi A, Pala S, Tigen K, Kırma C. “In-hospital prognostic value of admission plasma B-type natriuretic peptide levels in patients undergoing primary angioplasty for acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction” Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2011 Oct;39(7):540-548.

13. Sahinarslan A, Yalcin R, Kocaman SA, Ercin U, Tanalp AC, Topal S, Bukan N, Boyaci B, Cengel A. “The relationship of serum erythropoietin level with coronary collateral grade” Can J Cardiol. 2011 Sep;27(5):589-95.

14.  Kırma C, Oduncu V, Tanalp AC, Erkol A, Dündar C, Sırma D, Tigen K, Pala S, Izgi A, Türkmen M, Sunar H. “Primary angioplasty in a high-volume tertiary center in Turkey: in-hospital clinical outcomes of 1625 patients. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2011 Jun;39(4):300-7.

15. Fotbolcu H, Incedere O, Bakal RB, Tanalp AC, Astarcioglu MA, Dindar I. “Reversible myocardial stunning due to carbon monoxide exposure” Cardiovasc J Afr. 2011 Mar-Apr;22(2):93-5.

16. Dundar C, Tigen K, Tanalp C, Izgi A, Karaahmet T, Cevik C, Erkol A, Oduncu V, Kirma C. “The prevalance of echocardiographic accretions on the leads of patients with permanent pacemakers” J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2011 Jul;24(7):803-7.

17.Oduncu V, Tanalp AC, Erkol A, Sırma D, Dündar C, Akgün T, Türkyilmaz E, Kılıçgedik A, Gözübüyük G, Tigen K, IzgiA, Kirma C. “Impact of chronic pre-treatment of statins on the level of systemic inflammation and myocardial perfusion in patients undergoing primary angioplasty” Am J Cardiol. 2011 Jan 15;107(2):179-85.

18. Karavelioglu Y, Ekicibasi E, Tanalp AC, Karapinar H, Aung SM. “Worm-like thrombus in left main coronary artery after cytostatic treatment” Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2010 Jul;21(5):491-3.

19. Karaahmet T, Tigen K, Mutlu B, Gürel E, Cevik C, Kahveci G, Tanalp AC, Başaran Y. “Prognostic significance of left ventricular systolic dyssynchrony in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy” Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2009 Jul;37(5):301-6.

20. Tanalp AC, Oduncu V, Erkol A, Canbay A, Kirma C. “Type IV dual left anterior descending artery in a septagenarian” J Am Geriatr Soc. 2009 Oct;57(10):1952-3.

21. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Gurel E, Cevik C, Nugent K, Pala S, Tanalp AC, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. “The Utility of Fragmented QRS Complexes to Predict Significant Intraventricular Dyssynchrony in Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy Patients with a Narrow QRS Interval” Can J Cardiol. 2009 Sep;25(9):517-22.

22. Karaahmet T, Tigen K, Gurel E, Tanalp AC, Basaran Y. “Dystrophic Calcification of the Aneurysmatic Left Ventricular Apex” Congest Heart Fail.  2009 Jul-Aug;15(4):196-8.

23.Pala S, Kahveci G, Akcakoyun M, Kargin R, Tigen K, Tanalp AC, Karaahmet T, Karapinar H, Kirma C. “Reliability of ultrasonography in detecting flow mediated dilation” Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2009 Oct;25(7):705-11.

24. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Gurel E, Cevik C, Otahbachi M, Pala S, Tanalp AC, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. “Papillary Muscle Dyssynchrony as a Cause of Functional Mitral Regurgitation in Non-Ischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy Patients with Narrow QRS Complexes” Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2009 Jun;9(3):196-203.

25. Tanalp AC, Bitigen A, Cevik C, Demir D, Ozveren O, Tigen K, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. “The Role of tissue Doppler Study in the Assessment of Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Obesity” Acta Cardiol. 2008 Oct;63(5):541-6.

26. Bitigen A, Gurel E, Tanalp AC, Aung SM, Basaran Y. “Acute Anterior Myocardial Infarction Due to Aortosaphenous Vein Graft Occlusion with Very Large Thrombus Burden” Exp Clin Cardiol. 2007;12(4):203-5.

27. Akcakoyun M, Kargin R, Tanalp AC, Pala S, Ozveren O, Akcay M, Barutcu I, Kirma C. “Predictive Value of Noninvasively Determined Endothelial Dysfunction For Long-Term Cardiovascular Events and Restenosis in Patients Undergoing Coronary Stent Implantation: A Prospective Study” Coron Artery Dis. 2008 Aug;19(5): 337-43.

28. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Tanalp AC, Gurel E, Cevik C, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. “Value of Clinical, Electrocardiographic, Echocardiographic and Neurohumoral Parameters in Non-Ischaemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy” Acta Cardiol 2008 Apr;63(2):207-12.

29. Kirma C, Izgi A, Dundar C, Tanalp AC, Oduncu V, Aung SM, Sonmez K, Mutlu B, Ozdemir N, Erentug V. “Clinical and Procedural Predictors of No-reflow Phenomenon After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Experience at a Single Center” Circ J. 2008 May;72(5):716-21.

30. Bitigen A, Cevik C, Demir D, Tanalp AC, Tigen K, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. “The Frequency of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Genotype and Left Ventricular Functions in the Obese Population” Congest Heart Fail. 2007 Nov-Dec;13(6):323-7.

31. Tigen K, Cevik C, Bitigen A, Tanalp C, Mutlu B. “Anticoagulation in Severe Heart Failure” Congest Heart Fail. 2007 Sep-Oct;13(5):297-8.

32. Izgi A, Kirma C, Tanalp AC, Dundar C, Oduncu V, Aung SM, Sonmez K, Mutlu B, Mansuroglu D. “Predictors and Clinical Significance of Angiographically Detected Distal Embolization After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Interventions” Coron Artery Dis. 2007 Sep;18(6):443-9.

33. Gurel E, Karaahmet T, Tanalp AC, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. “Discrete Membranous Subaortic Stenosis Complicated by Infective Endocarditis: A Case Report” Heart Surgery Forum. 2007;10(4):E317-9.

34. Tigen K, Karaahmet T, Kahveci G, Tanalp AC, Fotbolcu H, Bayrak F, Mutlu B, Basaran Y. “N-Terminal Pro Brain Natriuretic Peptide to Predict Prognosis in Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Sinus Rhythm” Heart Lung Circ. 2007 Aug; 16(4):290-4.

35. Bitigen A, Bulut M, Tanalp AC, Kirma C, Barutcu I, Pala S, Erkol A, Boztosun B. “Left Atrial Appandage Functions in Patients with Severe Rheumatic Mitral Regurgitation” Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2007 Dec;23(6):693-700.

36. Izgi A, Tanalp AC, Kirma C, Dundar C, Oduncu V, Akcakoyun M, Ozveren O, Mutlu B. “Predictors and Prognostic Significance of Troponin-I Release Following Elective Coronary Angioplasty” J Int Med Res. 2006 Nov-Dec; 34(6):612-23.

37. Bitigen A, Tanalp AC, Elonu OH, Karavelioglu Y, Ozdemir N. “Mean Platelet Volume in  Patients with Isolated Coronary Artery Ectasia” J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2007 Oct;24(2):99-103.

38. Yokusoglu M, Tanalp AC, Uzun M, Bulakbası N, Isık E. “An Unusual Form of Double Outlet Right Ventricle” Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2006 Dec;6(4):403-4.

39. Bitigen A, Tanalp AC, Kaynak E, Karavelioglu Y, Kirma C, Adas M, Yilmaz MB. “Elastic Properties of Aorta in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism” Int J Clin Pract. 2006 Dec;60(12):1572-5.

40. Izgi A, Tanalp AC, Saglam M, Dundar C, Kirma C. “Dual Myocardial Bridges Successfully Treated with Intracoronary Stent Placement” Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2006 Jun;6(2)205.

41. Izgi A, Fotbolcu H, Kirma C, Mansuroglu D, Tanalp AC. “Iatrogenic Coronary Artery Stenosis and Late Ventricular Septal Defect After Penetrating Cardiac Trauma Repair” J Card Surg. 2006 May-Jun;21(3):284-5.

42. Izgi A, Kirma C, Tanalp AC, Dundar C. “Successful Coronary Stenting of a Rare Type of Single Coronary Artery-A Case Report” Int J Angiol. 2005 Dec;14(4):256-7.

43. Dagdelen S, Yuce M, Emiroglu Y, Ergelen M, Pala S, Tanalp AC, Izgi A, Kirma C. “Correlation between the Tissue Doppler, Strain Rate, Strain Imaging During the Dobutamin Infusion and Coronary Fractional Flow Reserve During Catheterization; A Comperative Study” Int J Cardiol. 2005 Jun 22;102(1):127-36.

44. Izgi A, Kirma C, Rabus MB, Tanalp AC, Omeroglu SN. “Successful Surgical Correction of a Single Atrium Associated with Cleft Mitral Valve, Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava and Pulmonary Valvular Stenosis as an Isolated Defect” J Card Surg 2005 May-Jun; 20(3):287-8.

45. Izgi A, Kirma C, Mansuroglu D, Tanalp AC, Zemheri E, Ipek G. “Giant Cystic Left Atrial Myxoma as a Cause of Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension”  Echocardiography. 2005 Jan;22(1):49-50.

46. Izgi A, Kirma C, Tanalp AC, Mansuroglu D, Ipek G. “Cystic Subaortic Discrete Membrane in an Elderly Woman” J Heart Valve Dis. 2004 Nov;13(6):925-6.

47.Kurtoglu N, Mutlu B, Soydinc S, Tanalp C, Izgi A, Dagdelen S, Bakkal R, Dindar I. “Normalization of Coronary Flow Reserve with Successful Intracoronary Stent Placement to a Myocardial Bridge” J Interv Cardiol. 2004 Feb;17(1):33-6.

Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals

1. Durukan AB, Unlu A, Tanalp AC. Penetrating cardiac trauma mimicking congenital sinus valsalva aneurysm rupture. Cardiovasc Surg Int 2018;5(3):75-77. DOI: 10.5606/e-cvsi.2018.687

2.         Durukan AB, Unlu A, Tanalp AC. Epicardial cardioverter-defibrillator implantation concomitant with coronary artery bypass in low ejection fraction patients. Koşuyolu Heart Journal 2018;21(3):245-246. DOI: 10.5578/khj.67392

3.          Tanalp AC. “2014'de Girişimsel Kardiyolojide Neler Oldu?” Türk Kardiyoloji Seminerleri Nisan 2015;15(2): 66-77.

4. Ozveren O, Öztürk MA, Şengül C, Tanalp AC, Akgül T, Bakal RB, Kahveci G, Küçükdurmaz Z, Büyüköner EE, Kaymaz C. “Enfektif endokarditte embolik olaylar vejetasyon özellikleri ile predikte edilebilir mi? Tek merkez deneyimi” Koşuyolu Kalp Dergisi 2014;17(1):15-19.

5.        Tanalp AC. “ İnsülin direnci, metabolik sendrom ve serebrovasküler hastalıklar” Türk Kardiyoloji Seminerleri Ağustos 2013;13(4): 336-41.

6. Bitigen A, Tanalp C, Karavelioğu Y, Boztosun B, Erkol A, Adaş M, Kırma C. “Primer Hiperparatiroidinin Sol Ventrikül Fonksiyonları Üzerine Etkisi” MN-Kardiyoloji Dergisi 2007;14(1):15-18.

7. Bitigen A, Tanalp AC, Türkyılmaz E, Başaran Y. “Glukoz-6-Fosfat Dehidrogenaz Eksikliği Olan Hastada Nativ Kapak Endokarditi” Türkiye Klinikleri 2006;18:240-3.

8. Bitigen A, Tanalp AC, Elönü OH, Kargın R, Kırma C. “Koroner Arter Bypass Uygulanan Sol Sirkumflex Arterin, Sağ Koroner Arterin Bir Devamı Şeklinde Uzanması (Left circumflex coronary artery arising as a terminal extension of right coronary artery in a patient with coronary artery bypass grefting)” Türk Göğüs Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi 2006;14(1):82-84.

9. İzgi A, Kırma C, Türkmen M, Tanalp AC. “Konjestif Kalp Yetersizliği Olan Bir Hastada Geniş Koroner Arter Fistülünün Coil Embolizasyon Yöntemiyle Kapatılması (Successful Coil Embolization of a Large Coronary Artery Fistula in a Patient with Congestive Heart Failure)” Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi 2006;34(1):47-50.

10. İzgi A, Tanalp AC, Sönmez K, Esen AM, Mansuroğlu D, Dündar C, Kırma C. “İntrakoroner Stentleme Yöntemi İle Tedavi Edilen 6 Semptomatik Myokardiyal Bridge Olgusunun Bir Yıllık Anjiografik Takip Sonuçları” Hipokrat Kardiyoloji Dergisi 2005;9(33):206-211.

11. Türkmen M, Bitigen A, Tanalp AC, Kaynak E, Başaran Y, Yakut C. “Venöz Sistemde 6 Yıl Kalan Kılavuz Tel (A guidewire Accidentally Left in the Venous System For 6 Years)” Türk Göğüs Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi 2004;12:138-140.

Written National/International Book Chapters

1. Akgün T, Tanalp AC. (2014). “Tanıdan Girişime Perkütan Koroner İşlemler”. Cevat Kırma, Ali Metin Esen (Editörler). Akut Koroner Sendromda Perkütan Koroner Girişim (s. 148-161). İstanbul: Akademi Yayınevi

2.     Tanalp AC. (2016). “Kalp Yetmezliği Cep Kitabı”. Ali Oto, E.Barış Kaya, Kudret Aytemir (Editörler). Kalp Yetmezliğinde Kardiyak Belirteçler (s.46-54).  Ankara: Erkem Tıbbi Yayıncılık

1.     Tanalp AC. (2017). “Grossmann & Baim Kardiyak Kateterizasyon, Anjiografi ve Girişim”. Mauro Mascucci (Editör) Prof Dr Cevat Kırma (Çeviri editörü). Perikardiyel Girişimler: Perikardiyosentez, Balon Perikardiyotomi ve Kardiyak Prosedürlere Epikardiyel Yaklaşım (Bölüm 38, s.904-920). İstanbul: Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri

National and International Abstracts:
There are 21 international and 25 national abstracts presented at congresses."