Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old professional freediver, I was devastated when diagnosed with a rare arrhythmia triggered by breath-holding. Dr. Kaplangöray didn't just treat my condition; he collaborated with sports physiologists to create a personalized treatment plan that allowed me to safely return to competitive diving within six months—something three other cardiologists said was impossible.
My 94-year-old grandmother, a retired ceramic artist, needed a valve procedure but was terrified of hospitals. Dr. Kaplangöray visited her studio beforehand, examined her among her pottery wheels, and designed a minimally invasive approach that respected her frailty. She recovered playing with clay the next week, calling him 'the doctor who listens with his heart.'
During a hiking expedition in the nearby mountains, I suffered a sudden cardiac event miles from help. The rescue team coordinated directly with Dr. Kaplangöray via satellite phone; he guided them through initial stabilization and had the cath lab ready upon arrival. His remote crisis management saved my life before I even reached the hospital.
Our 17-year-old daughter, a promising pianist, developed unexplained chest pains that threatened her conservatory audition. Dr. Kaplangöray discovered a congenital anomaly missed by others, performed a precision procedure during school break, and worked with her music teacher on recovery exercises. She played Chopin flawlessly two months later.