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Prof. Dr. İstemihan Tengiz

In the Media

Press statements, interviews and announcements.

Habertürk

The age of onset for hypertension is falling

“The incidence of hypertension has begun to shift towards younger ages. During the pandemic, inactivity and weight gain increased hypertension among young people.”
  • Pandemic lockdowns changed lifestyles; weight gain raised hypertension in younger people
  • Readings above 140/90 mmHg are accepted as the treatment threshold
  • Traditional foods such as tomato paste and pickles are high in salt
  • Everyone should have their blood pressure measured periodically
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Hürriyet

The region's only Hypertension Excellence Centre opens

“Hypertension is the leading cause of death worldwide. It is directly responsible for 25% of all deaths.”
  • ESH President Prof. Guido Grassi presented the accreditation certificate in person in İzmir
  • A centre where hypertension data is collected, monitored and treatment is planned
  • Advanced equipment measuring pulse wave velocity, aortic stiffness and peripheral resistance
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Turkish Society of Cardiology

Elected to the WHL Board

“Assoc. Prof. İstemihan Tengiz, a board member of our Coronary Heart Disease Working Group, was elected to the Board of the World Hypertension League for a three-year term as of 9 September 2011.”
  • Representing Turkey on the board of the WHL, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland (USA)
  • Term of office: 2011 - 2014
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Farmaskop

The World Hypertension League and Turkey

“World Hypertension Day, launched in 2005 through the efforts of the WHL, was brought to Turkey by the Turkish Society of Cardiology.”
  • The WHL was founded on 4 January 1984
  • World Hypertension Day awareness campaigns
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Medical Point

Region's Only Hypertension Excellence Centre Opens at Medical Point

“Hypertension is the leading cause of death worldwide. It is directly responsible for 25% of all deaths.”
  • Accreditation certificate presented in person by ESH President Prof. Guido Grassi
  • Centre Director: Prof. Dr. İstemihan Tengiz
  • Mobil-O-Graph device for pulse wave velocity, aortic stiffness and peripheral resistance
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İzmir'de Son Dakika / İHA

Prof. Dr. İstemihan Tengiz: 'Grief tires the heart'

“Modern cardiology now clearly demonstrates that mental state is an inseparable part of heart health and the biological consequences of emotional stress cannot be ignored.”
  • Comprehensive explanation of Broken Heart Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy)
  • Emphasis that intense stress can cause temporary paralysis of the heart muscle
  • ECG and blood values can be confused with heart attack — importance of accurate diagnosis
  • Stress management, exercise and social support for heart protection
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Yeni Akit

Can grief really stop your heart?

“Tengiz noted that severe emotional stress can cause temporary paralysis of the heart muscle, and that modern medicine no longer separates mental health from heart health.”
  • Symptoms of Takotsubo syndrome and its similarity to heart attack
  • Warning that it is more common in elderly women
  • What to watch for during the recovery process
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HaberGlobal

Warning: The silent killer now targets the young!

“With the development of internet games, children spending more time at home, and increasing obesity rates, hypertension has begun to appear at earlier ages.”
  • Medical Point stand for World Hypertension Day
  • Hypertension called a 'silent killer' — 50% of patients show no symptoms
  • Onset of hypertension can be delayed through lifestyle changes
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Haberler.com

Hypertension is also targeting young people

“Prof. Tengiz emphasised that one-third of the adult population is hypertensive, but awareness rates are only around 50%.”
  • Turkey's first Hypertension Excellence Centre opened at Medical Point
  • Early detection of target organ damage with multidisciplinary approach
  • Accreditation approval from the European Society of Hypertension announced
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Ege'de Son Söz

It is possible to completely prevent heart disease

“With healthy lifestyle habits, it is possible to delay or even completely prevent the development of heart disease.”
  • WHO data: 18 million people die from CVD each year
  • TurkStat 2023: One-third of deaths in Turkey are due to circulatory system diseases
  • Controlling risk factors: blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking
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Ticaret Gazetesi

Listen to your heart

“High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, unhealthy diet, inactivity and stress seriously threaten the cardiovascular system.”
  • Detailed information on coronary artery disease, heart failure, valve disease and arrhythmias
  • Early diagnosis with modern imaging techniques such as CT coronary angiography
  • Current treatment methods including angioplasty, stenting and robotic surgery
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Sonses TV / İHA

Listen to your heart

“According to WHO data, approximately 18 million people die from heart and vascular diseases each year.”
  • 10-step lifestyle recommendation to prevent heart disease
  • Reduce salt and saturated fat, exercise 5 days a week
  • Importance of regular health check-ups
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DHA (Demirören News Agency)

Prof. Tengiz: It is possible to completely prevent heart disease

“According to TurkStat 2023 data, approximately one-third of deaths in our country are due to circulatory system diseases.”
  • Diagnostic methods: ECG, echocardiography, stress test, rhythm and BP holters
  • Stepwise treatment approach from medication to bypass surgery
  • Daily habit recommendations for heart health
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Başkent Postası

Wrong breakfast choices threaten heart health

“Foods high in salt, trans fats and sugar commonly consumed at breakfast can lead to serious problems such as atherosclerosis, hypertension and heart failure in the long term.”
  • Ideal breakfast: fresh vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and adequate protein
  • Emphasis on avoiding processed foods
  • Critical role of regular and balanced nutrition in heart health
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Organised Events

  • World Hypertension Congress

    27-30 June 2013Istanbul

    Chair, Organising Committee

  • 22nd National Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases Congress

    3-5 May 2024Çeşme, İzmir

    Congress President

    Kongre web sitesi ↗

  • 23rd National Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases Congress

    16-19 April 2026Çeşme, İzmir

    Congress President

    Kongre web sitesi ↗
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