Brief About Dr. Saide AytekinDr. Saide Aytekin is an interventional cardiologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. With over 30 years of experience, she is highly knowledgeable and skilled in her field. Dr. Aytekin is affiliated with the American Hospital in Istanbul and holds the position of Professor. She is a respected member of various medical associations, including the Istanbul Office of Turkish Medical Association, International Atherosclerosis Society, and European Society of Cardiology (EACVI). Dr. Aytekin has made significant contributions to the Turkish Society of Cardiology, having served as secretary, President, and Vice President until 2004. Her clinical interests encompass a wide range of areas, such as Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Stress Echo, Strain-Strain Rate, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Pulmonary hypertension (PAH), Heart Valve diseases, and Heart failure. She obtained her medical degree from Istanbul University in 1981 and completed her residency in internal medicine and cardiology at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute. Dr. Aytekin’s special interests lie in Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Stress Echo, Strain-Strain Rate, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Pulmonary hypertension (PAH), Heart Valve diseases, and Heart failure.