As the Interventional Cardiology Group of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute, we take great pride and joy in presenting the book  “Coronary Interventions: From Diagnosis to Treatment”. This project has long been overdue for the Cardiology Institute, which has played a crucial and often pioneering role at every stage of the dynamic and extensive journey of diagnosing and treating coronary artery diseases, from cardiac catheterization to coronary interventions in Turkey.

Our journey began many years ago with initial experiences in subclavian vein puncture, right heart catheterization, and coronary catheterization. Over time, our expertise expanded significantly, leading to numerous groundbreaking coronary and structural cardiac interventions. Alongside providing comprehensive healthcare services, the Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute has remained a central hub for significant academic research and has trained numerous accomplished interventional cardiologists currently working at leading centers around the world.

Interventional cardiology occupies a vast and significant space in international cardiology literature. However, the rapid evolution of techniques necessitates continual updates. Unfortunately, the number of Turkish resources in this field remains insufficient. In response, we sought to create this book, which incorporates both theoretical and technical knowledge alongside our own experiences and expertise. We are honored to have included this book in the “100 Books for the 100th Anniversary of the Republic of Turkey” project, prepared by Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa to commemorate the centennial of the Republic in 2023. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Rectorate for their encouragement and support.

The book is organized into two sections: the first addresses topics related to diagnostic catheterization, while the second focuses on interventional procedures. Our primary objective is to comprehensively cover coronary interventional cardiology, beginning with its foundational diagnostics, and to provide a cohesive narrative of technical interventions, indications, procedures, and complications, enriched by the experiences and knowledge from our laboratory.

While adhering to general writing principles, the authors have been granted freedom to express their unique styles. Significant care has been taken in the translation and adaptation to ensure the highest level of precision of terminology to Turkish, though no restrictions have been imposed on the use of certain established terms and abbreviations from both international and local literature.

This book systematically examines interventional procedures for coronary diseases. Each chapter has been meticulously written by esteemed professors and colleagues with expertise in their respective fields, to whom we express our deep gratitude for their efforts and contributions. We are already eager to update this book and to write a subsequent volume on interventional structural cardiology, reflecting the rapidly evolving nature of interventional coronary cardiology.

Our aim is for this book to serve as a comprehensive reference and guide for every stage of general and interventional cardiology. It would bring us immense satisfaction if it proves to be beneficial to the cardiology community, shedding light on the field and inspiring us to undertake even more ambitious projects in the future.

We dedicate this book to all the esteemed professors and colleagues who contributed to the journey from the Haseki Treatment Clinic of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine to the present-day Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute.

Sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Murat Kazım ERSANLI