Assoc. Prof.

Burak HÜNÜK M. D.

Cardiology
Medical Second Opinion
Assoc. Prof. Burak HÜNÜK M. D.
Medical Interests
Cardiology
Center of Employment
Istanbul Hospital

Associate Professor Burak HÜNÜK, MD (Scopus H-index = 16)

 

Foreign Language Skills:

English (2012 KPDS 95/ 2017 YDS 92.5) (CEFR-C2 Proficient)

Dutch (2014- CNaVT exam -PTIT A2/B1)

 

Certificates:

Turkish Society of Cardiology Board Examination (Certificate No: 594, Date: 24/10/2010 renewed on 01/01/2017)

Post Graduate in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Certificate (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Heart Rhythm Management Center, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels/Belgium 2016)

EHRA Cardiac Device Specialist Certification Level-1 (Reference number is: DIP/0/01301685) Valid until (July/2027) Level-2 (Valid until July 2029)

EHRA Electrophysiology Specialist Certification Level-1 (written assessment) and 2 Valid until (17/11/2031)

EHRA-ESC Diploma of Advanced Studies in Cardiac Arrhythmia Management Program (DAS-CAM) (Diploma to be issued on 05/2022 after successfully fulfilling the post graduate diploma program)

 

Academic record (in date order):

Education

Section

Academic Institution

Year

Primary School Education

 

İnal Ertekin İlköğretim Okulu, Bursa, TURKEY

1986-1990

High School

 

Bursa Anadolu Lisesi, Bursa, TURKEY

1990-1997

University

School of Medicine

Hacettepe University, Ankara, TURKEY

1997-2003

Specialization in Medicine

Internal Medicine Residency

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İstanbul (Istanbul Haseki Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, TURKEY)

06/2004-12/2004

 

Cardiology Residency

Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Kardiyoloji A.B.D, İstanbul (Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Istanbul, TURKEY)

2005-2010

Cardiology Specialist

 

Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Istanbul, TURKEY

20.10.2010

 

Postgraduate Career Including Current Employment

(In Date Order, Earliest First):

Place of work

Posts held

Dates

Turkish Armed Forces Health Command, Gümüşsuyu Military Hospital, Section of Cardiology Istanbul/TURKEY

Cardiologist, 2nd Lieutenant, Military Doctor (Obligatory Military Service)

02.12.2010-01.12.2011

Turkish Ministry of Health, Kesan State Hospital, Section of Cardiology, Keşan, Edirne/TURKEY

Cardiologist (Obligatory State Service)

01.12.2011-13.03.2012

Turkish Ministry of Health, Maltepe C.I.K. State Hospital, Section of Cardiology, Maltepe, Istanbul/TURKEY

Cardiologist (Obligatory State Service)

13.03.2012-09/2014

Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellow / European Society of Cardiology Training Fellowship Grants

Heart Rhythm Management Center,

Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel,

Brussels/Belgium

10/2014-04/2016

Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Cardiologist (Obligatory State Service after international research grant)

04/2016-12/2017

Yeditepe University, Department of Cardiology, Istanbul, Turkey

Assistant Professor in Cardiology and Invasive Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Specialist

01/2018-09/2019

Yeditepe University, Department of Cardiology, Istanbul, Turkey

Associate Professor in Cardiology and Invasive Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Specialist

08/2019-01/03/2021

Baskent University, Department of Cardiology, Istanbul, Turkey

Associate Professor in Cardiology and Invasive Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Specialist

29/04/2021-Current

Diploma of Advanced Studies in Cardiac Arrhythmia Management Programme (DAS-CAM) (2019-01/2021)

ESC/EHRA Cardiac Arrhythmia Specialist Fellow

01/2019-Current (Until 01/2021)

 

International Peer Reviewed Journal Papers (SCI/SCI-E)

1) Mutlu B, Hunuk B, Kivrak T. Pulmonary vasoreactivity testing in diagnosis and prognosis of pulmonary hypertension. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2010 Aug;10 Suppl 1:43-9.                 

2) Erdogan O, Hunuk B. Electrocardiographic diagnostic dilemma: gradual QRS widening recorded by rhythm Holter monitoring. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2011 Dec;11(8):746-7

3) Hunuk B, Kepez A, Erdogan O. Prevalence of Brugada-type electrocardiogram pattern by recording right precordial leads at higher intercostal spaces. Europace. 2013 Apr;15(4):590-4.

4) Erdogan O, Hunuk B. Frequency of Brugada type ECG pattern in male subjects with fever. Int J Cardiol. 2012 Sep 26.

5) Durmus E, Hunuk B, Erdogan O.Increase in QRS amplitudes is better than N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide to predict clinical improvement in decompensated heart failure. J Electrocardiol. 2014 May-Jun;47(3):300-5.

6) Ciconte G, de Asmundis C, Sieira J, Conte G, Di Giovanni G, Mugnai G, Saitoh Y, Baltogiannis G, Irfan G, Coutiño-Moreno HE, Hunuk B, Velagić V, Brugada P, Chierchia GB. Single 3-minute freeze for second-generation cryoballoon ablation: one-year follow-up after pulmonary vein isolation. Heart Rhythm. 2015 Apr;12(4):673-80. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2014.12.026. Epub 2014 Dec 24.

7) Ciconte G, Baltogiannis G, de Asmundis C, Sieira J, Conte G, Di Giovanni G, Saitoh Y, Irfan G, Mugnai G, Hunuk B, Chierchia GB, Brugada P. Circumferential pulmonary vein isolation as index procedure for persistent atrial fibrillation: a comparison between radiofrequency catheter ablation and second-generation cryoballoon ablation. Europace. 2015 Apr;17(4):559-65.

8) Mugnai G, de Asmundis C, Ciconte G, Irfan G, Saitoh Y, Velagic V, Ströker E, Wauters K, Hünük B, Brugada P, Chierchia GB. Incidence and characteristics of complications in the setting of second-generation cryoballoon ablation: A large single-center study of 500 consecutive patients. Heart Rhythm. 2015 Apr 3.

9) Saitoh Y, Irfan G, Ciconte G, Mugnai G, Sieira J, Di Giovanni G, Baltogiannis G, Conte G, Hünük B, Ströker E, Velagić V, Overeinder I, De Asmundis C, Chierchia GB, Brugada P. Persistence of Phrenic Nerve Palsy Following 28-mm Cryoballoon Ablation: A Four-Year Single Center Experience. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2015 Jul;38(7):807-14.

10) Mugnai G, Sieira J, Ciconte G, Hervas MS, Irfan G, Saitoh Y, Hünük B, Ströker E, Velagic V, Wauters K, Tondo C, Molon G, De Asmundis C, Brugada P, Chierchia GB. One Year Incidence of Atrial Septal Defect after PV Isolation: A Comparison Between Conventional Radiofrequency and Cryoballoon Ablation. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2015 Sep;38(9):1049-57.

11) Chierchia GB, Mugnai G, Hunuk B, Ströker E, Velagić V, Saitoh Y, Irfan G, Hacioglu E, Ciconte G, Brugada P, DE Asmundis C. Impact on Clinical Outcome of Premature Interruption of Cryoenergy Delivery Due to Phrenic Nerve Palsy During Second Generation Cryoballoon Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2015 May 23.

12) Mugnai G, Irfan G, de Asmundis C, Ciconte G, Saitoh Y, Hunuk B, Velagic V, Stroker E, Rossi P, Capulzini L, Brugada P, Chierchia GB. Complications in the setting of percutaneous atrial fibrillation ablation using radiofrequency and cryoballoon techniques: A single-center study in a large cohort of patients. Int J Cardiol. 2015 Oct 1;196:42-9.

13) Velagic V, DE Asmundis C, Mugnai G, Irfan G, Hunuk B, Stroker E, Hacioglu E, Umbrain V, Beckers S, Czapla J, Wellens F, Nijs J, Brugadamd P, LA Meir M, Chierchia GB. Repeat Procedures after Hybrid Thoracoscopic Ablation in the setting of Long Standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Electrophysiological Findings and 2 Year Clinical outcome. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2015 Sep 16.

14) Ciconte G, Velagić V, Mugnai G, Saitoh Y, Irfan G, Hunuk B, Ströker E, Conte G, Sieira J, Di Giovanni G, Baltogiannis G, Brugada P, de Asmundis C, Chierchia GB. Electrophysiological findings following pulmonary vein isolation using radiofrequency catheter guided by contact-force and second-generation cryoballoon: lessons from repeat ablation procedures. Europace. 2015 Oct 7.

15) Ciconte G, Mugnai G, Sieira J, Velagić V, Saitoh Y, Irfan G, Hunuk B, Ströker E, Conte G, Di Giovanni G, Baltogiannis G, Wauters K, Brugada P, de Asmundis C, Chierchia GB. On the Quest for the Best Freeze: Predictors of Late Pulmonary Vein Reconnections Following Second-Generation Cryoballoon Ablation. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2015 Nov 2.

16) Mugnai G, de Asmundis C, Velagic V, Hünük B, Ströker E, Wauters K, Irfan G, Overeinder I, Hacioglu E, Hernandez-Ojeda J, Poelaert J, Verborgh C, Paparella G, Brugada P, Chierchia GB. Phrenic nerve injury during ablation with the second-generation cryoballoon: analysis of the temperature drop behaviour in a large cohort of patients. Europace. 2015 Nov 11.

17) Ströker E, de Asmundis C, Saitoh Y, Velagić V, Mugnai G, Irfan G, Hünük B, Tanaka K, Belsack D, Buyl R, Brugada P, Chierchia GB. Anatomic predictors of phrenic nerve injury in the setting of pulmonary vein isolation using the 28-mm second-generation cryoballoon. Heart Rhythm. 2015 Oct 13.

18) Saitoh Y, Ströker E, Irfan G, Mugnai G, Ciconte G, Hünük B, Velagić V, Overeinder I, Tanaka K, Brugada P, de Asmundis C, Chierchia GB. Fluoroscopic position of the second-generation cryoballoon during ablation in the right superior pulmonary vein as a predictor of phrenic nerve injury.

19) Irfan G, de Asmundis C, Mugnai G, Poelaert J, Verborgh C, Umbrain V, Beckers S, Hacioglu E, Hunuk B, Velagic V, Stroker E, Brugada P, Chierchia GB. One-year follow-up after second-generation cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation in a large cohort of patients: a single-centre experience. Europace. 2015 Dec 23. pii: euv365. [Epub ahead of print]

20) Mugnai G, de Asmundis C, Hünük B, Ströker E, Velagic V, Moran D, Ruggiero D, Hacioglu E, Poelaert J, Verborgh C, Umbrain V, Beckers S, Coutino-Moreno HE, Takarada K, Brugada P, Chierchia GB. Second Generation Cryoballoon Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Predictive Role of Atrial Arrhythmias occurring in the Blanking Period on the Incidence of Late Recurrences. Heart Rhythm. 2015 Dec 24. pii: S1547-5271(15)01669-0. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2015.12.034. [Epub ahead of print]

21) Mugnai G, de Asmundis C, Hünük B, Ströker E, Moran D, Hacioglu E, Ruggiero D, Poelaert J, Verborgh C, Umbrain V, Beckers S, Coutino-Moreno HE, Takarada K, de Regibus V, Brugada P, Chierchia GB. Improved visualisation of real-time recordings during third generation cryoballoon ablation: a comparison between the novel short-tip and the second generation device. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2016 Sep;46(3):307-14.

22) Irfan G, Czapla J, Saitoh Y, Ciconte G, Mugnai G, Conte G, Hunuk B, Velagic V, Stroker E, Chierchia GB, Nijs J, La Meir M, Wellens F, Brugada P, De Asmundis C. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy in young individuals: comparison of conventional and subcostal approaches-a single-centre experience. Europace. 2016 Feb 17. pii: euv455.

23) DE Regibus V, Mugnai G, Moran D, Hünük B, Ströker E, Hacioglu E, Ruggiero D, Coutiño-Moreno HE, Takarada K, Brugada P, DE Asmundis C, Chierchia GB.Second-Generation Cryoballoon Ablation in the Setting of Lone Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Single Procedural Outcome at 12 Months. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2016 Jun;27(6):677-82.

24) Ciconte G, Sieira-Moret J, Hacioglu E, Mugnai G, DI Giovanni G, Velagic V, Saitoh Y, Conte G, Irfan G, Baltogiannis G, Hunuk B, Stroker E, Brugada P, DE Asmundis C, Chierchia GB. Single 3-Minute versus Double 4-Minute Freeze Strategy for Second-Generation Cryoballoon Ablation: A Single-Center Experience. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2016 Jul;27(7):796-803.

25) Mugnai G, de Asmundis C, Ströker E, Hünük B, Moran D, Ruggiero D, De Regibus V, Coutino-Moreno HE, Takarada K, Choudhury R, Poelaert J, Verborgh C, Brugada P, Chierchia GB. Femoral venous pressure waveform as indicator of phrenic nerve injury in the setting of second-generation cryoballoon ablation. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown). 2016 Jun 22.

26) Hunuk A, Hunuk B, Kusken O, Onur OE. Brugada Phenocopy Induced by Electrolyte Disorder: A Transient Electrocardiographic Sign. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2016 Jul;21(4):429-32.

27) Chierchia GB, Mugnai G, Ströker E, Velagic V, Hünük B, Moran D, Hacioglu E, Poelaert J, Verborgh C, Umbrain V, Beckers S, Ruggiero D, Brugada P, de Asmundis C. Incidence of real-time recordings of pulmonary vein potentials using the third-generation short-tip cryoballoon. Europace. 2016 Aug;18(8):1158-63.

28) Velagić V, de Asmundis C, Mugnai G, Hünük B, Hacioğlu E, Ströker E, Moran D, Ruggiero D, Poelaert J, Verborgh C, Umbrain V, Paparella G, Beckers S, Brugada P, Chierchia GB. Learning curve using the second-generation cryoballoon ablation. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown). 2016 Dec 22.

29)  Mugnai G, Hünük B, Ströker E, Ruggiero D, Coutino-Moreno HE, Takarada K, De Regibus V, Choudhury R, Abugattas de Torres JP, Moran D, Iacopino S, Filannino P, Conte G, Sieira J, Poelaert J, Beckers S, Brugada P, de Asmundis C, Chierchia GB. Long-term outcome of pulmonary vein isolation in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and Brugada syndrome. Europace. 2017 Mar 9. doi: 10.1093/europace/euw428.

30) Mugnai G, Hunuk B, Hernandez-Ojeda J, Stroker E, Velagic V, Ciconte G, De Regibus V, Coutino-Moreno HE, Takarada K, Choudhury R, Abugattas de Torres JP, Pappaert G, Chierchia GB, Brugada P, de Asmundis C. Role of Electrocardiographic Tpeak-Tend for the Prediction of Ventricular Arrhythmic Events in the Brugada Syndrome. Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 15;120(8):1332-1337. 

31) Bozbeyoğlu E, Aslanger E, Yıldırımtürk Ö, Şimşek B, Hünük B, Karabay CY, Kozan Ö, Değertekin M. The established electrocardiographic classification of anterior wall myocardial infarction misguides clinicians in terms of infarct location, extent and prognosis. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2019 May;24(3):e12628. doi: 10.1111/anec.12628.

32) Hunuk B, de Asmundis C, Mugnai G, Velagic V, Ströker E, Moran D, Ruggiero D, Hacioglu E, Umbrain V, Verborgh C, Beckers S, Poelaert J, Brugada P, Chierchia GB. Early repolarization pattern as a predictor of atrial fibrillation recurrence following radiofrequency pulmonary vein isolation. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol.2019 Jul;24(4):e12627. doi: 10.1111/anec.12627

33) Mugnai G, Moran D, Nijs J, Chierchia GB, Velagic V, Ströker E, Hunuk B, Czapla J, Brugada P, La Meir M, de Asmundis C. Electrocardiographic and clinical predictors of permanent pacemaker insertion following Perceval sutureless aortic valve implantation. J Electrocardiol. 2019 Sep-Oct;56:10-14. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2019.06.004.

34) Özel E, Koşar MF, Ozcan EE, Hünük B, Ulus T, Aytekin V, Yildirir A, Özin B, Erdinler I, Akyürek Ö. Turkish Society of Cardiology consensus report on recommendations for athletes with high-risk genetic cardiovascular diseases or implanted cardiac devices. Anatol J Cardiol. 2019 Sep;22(3):140-151. doi: 10.14744/AnatolJCardiol.2019.09633.

35) Cabbar AT, Hünük B, Ünverengil G. Early Detection of Subclinical Cardiac Involvement with Novel Cardiac Imaging Modalities in a Patient with Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Acta Cardiol Sin. 2020 Sep;36(5):528-530.

36)  Improvement in cardiac function after renal transplantation in four patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Aslanger E, Türer Cabbar A, Hünük B, Şimşek MA, Demircan F, Apaydın S, Tellioğlu G, Değertekin MM. Anatol J Cardiol. 2021 Nov;25(11):834-837. doi: 10.5152/AnatolJCardiol.2021.68295.

 

International Peer Reviewed Journal Papers indexed other than SCI/SCI-E (PUBMED, SCOPUS, ARTS and HUMANITIES, EMBASE)

1) Erdogan O, Hunuk B. Right ventricular outflow tract pacing: an alternative, safe, and effective pacing site. J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 2010;20(1):13-21.

2) Hünük B, Kepez A, Erdoğan O. The prevalence of early repolarization variant in Turkish male subjects: a clinical single center study. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2012 Sep;40(5):409-13.

3) Ozben, B., Yesildag O., Hunuk B., Tanrikulu, A.M. ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in a young male patient with polyarteritis nodosa Chirurgia (Turin). Volume 26, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 185-187

4) Hünük B. "Thinking globally acting locally" in cryoballoon-based atrial fibrillation ablation. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2017 Jan; 45(1):5-8.

5) Aktoz M, Altay H, Aslanger E, Atalar E, Atar İ, Aytekin V, Baykan AO, Barçın C, Barış N, Boyacı A, Çavuşoğlu Y, Çelik A, Çinier G, Değertekin M, Demircan S, Ergönül Ö, Ertürk M, Erol MK, Görenek B, Gürsoy MO, Hünük B, Kahveci G, Karabay CY, Karaca I, Kayıkçıoğlu M, Keskin M, Kılıç T, KılıçkıranAvcı B, Kırma C, Kocabaş U, Kocakaya D, Küçükoğlu S, Mutlu B, Nalbantgil S, Okuyan E, Okyay K, KaptanÖzen D, Özgül S, Özpelit E, Pirat B, Sert S, Sinan ÜY, Şener YZ, Tatlı E, Tekkeşin Aİ, Tutar E, Ural D, Yıldırımtürk Ö, Yıldızeli B. [Turkish Cardiology Association Consensus Report: COVID-19 Pandemic and Cardiovascular Diseases (May 13, 2020)] Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2020 May;48(Suppl 1):1-87. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2020.36713.

6) Şimşek MA, Değertekin M, Türer Cabbar A, Hünük B, Aktürk S, Erdoğmuş S, Mutlu B, Kozan Ö.  NT-proBNP level in stage 3-4 chronic kidney disease and mortality in long-term follow-up: HAPPY study subgroup analysis. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2020 Jul;48(5):454-460. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2020.57746.

 

International Congress and Symposium Oral Abstract Presentations:

1) Hunuk B, Erdoğan O. Frequency of “Early Repolarization Variant” on Surface ECG in Turkish Male Adult Population: A Single Center Experience. 7th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery in association with TCT Mediterranean, Abstract Book, Oral Presentation No: 45, 2011. International Journal of Cardiology Vol. 147Supplement 2, Pages S50-S51[OP-045]

2) Hunuk B, Erdoğan O. Frequency of Brugada Type ECG Pattern in Healthy Turkish Males by ECG Recording at Higher Right Precordial Leads. 8th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Abstract Book, Oral Presentation No: 118, 2012. International Journal of Cardiology Vol. 147Supplement 2, Pages S50-S51[OP-045].

3) Hunuk B, Erdogan O. Frequency of Brugada type ECG pattern in patients with fever. European Society of Cardiology Congress 2012, Munich. Oral Abstract No: 1439. European Heart Journal ( 2012 ) 33 ( Abstract Supplement ), 210

4) Hunuk B. Vitamin D: A Novel Clinical Target And A New Trigger Candidate for the Second Hit Hypothesis in Pulmonary Hypertension. 8th International Pulmonary Hypertension Symposium 15-16 March 2013 (Athens/Greece).  Bayer Pulmonary Hypertension Grants Program.

5) Durmus E, Hunuk B, Erdogan O. Clinical Predictive Value of ECG QRS Amplitude Changes in Decompensated Heart Failure Therapy. 9th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Abstract Book, Oral Presentation No: 308, 2013. International Journal of Cardiology Vol. 163 Supplement 1, Page S50[OP-128].

6) Kivrak T, Hunuk B, Durmus E, Cagac O, Sunbul M, Yildizeli B, Mutlu B.
Predictors of in hospital mortality in pulmonary thromboendarterectomy performed in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: preliminary results of a single-center experience . 9th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Abstract Book, Oral Presentation No: 504, 2013. International Journal of Cardiology Vol. 163 Supplement 1, Page S38[OP-095].

7) M. Sunbul, E. Durmus, T. Kivrak, F. Besiroglu, F. Gerin, I. Sari, B. Mutlu, B. Hunuk. Systemic light-chain amyloidosis presenting with rapidly progressive heart failure. European Society of Cardiology Congress 2013, Amsterdam. Oral Case No: 4520. European Heart Journal ( 2013 ) 34 ( Abstract Supplement ), 1133

 

International Congress and Symposium Poster Presentations:

1. 1.Sumerkan MC, Bulur S, Hunuk B, Ugurlucan M, Agirbasli M. Bilateral coronary artery fistula draining into the pulmonary artery. 9th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Abstract Book, Poster Presentation, 2013. Heart Surgery Forum Vol. 16 Supplement 1, Page S187[PP-179].

2. B. Hunuk, O. Cagac, A. Kepez, B. Mutlu, O. Erdogan, M. Degertekin. Baseline ECG parameters in Turkish population: results from the HAPPY study. EHRA EUROPACE 2013, 23 Jun 2013–26 Jun 2013, Athens–Greece. Poster Presentation No:1542 Europace ( 2013 ) 15 (S2), S267.

3.B. Hunuk, O. Cagac, O. Erdogan, A. Kepez, B. Mutlu, M. Degertekin. Prevalence of Brugada type ECG pattern and early repolarization variant in Turkish population: results from the HAPPY study. EHRA EUROPACE 2013, 23 Jun 2013–26 Jun 2013, Athens–Greece. Poster Presentation No:1100. Europace (2013) 15 (suppl 2): ii122-ii167.

4. O. Cagac, I. Erdogu, B. Hunuk, O. Ozturk, M. Sunbul, D. Akaslan, E. Durmus, B. Mutlu. Vitamin D status and clinical severity in ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.  European Society of Cardiology Congress 2013, Amsterdam. Poster No: 5554

5. O. Cagac, K. Tigen, B. Ozben Sadic, B. Hunuk, E. Durmus, Y. Basaran. The effect of nondipping pattern on left ventricular diastolic function in hypertensive diabetic patients. European Society of Cardiology Congress 2013, Amsterdam. Poster No: 2428.

6. B. Hunuk, G. Mugnai, G. Ciconte, Y. Saitoh, G. Irfan, V. Velagic, E. Ströker, S.E. Hacioglu, G.-B. Chierchia, C. de Asmundis, P. Brugada. Early repolarization patterns are common and associated with recurrence of atrial fibrillation among patients undergoing pulmonary vein isolation. 9th Belgian Heart Rhythm Meeting 2015 –Abstract Book.

7.  Ö. Çağaç, B. Hünük, C. Coşkun, M. Menke, O. Kaya, A. Hünük, M. Özbek. The Impact of Testosterone levels on early repolarization patterns observed in healthy Turkish males. 12th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2016 Antalya - Turkey, Abstract Book [PP-133]

8. Ö. Çağaç, B. Hünük, C. Coşkun, M. Menke, O. Kaya, A. Hünük, M. Özbek. The association of subclinical inflammation and early repolarization patterns observed in healthy Turkish males. 12th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2016 Antalya - Turkey, Abstract Book [PP-159]

9. B. Hunuk, O. Cagac, C. Coskun, O. Kaya. The Impact of testosterone levels on early repolarization patterns observed in healthy Turkish males. EHRA EUROPACE - CARDIOSTIM 2017.  Vienna/Austria. Poster No: 41414

10. B. Hunuk, MA. Simsek, O. Cagac, A. Kepez, O. Erdogan, A. Turer, B. Mutlu, C. Erol, M. Degertekin. Prevalence of Brugada type ECG pattern and its impact on mortality in a large cohort of middle aged subjects with a long term follow-up. European Society of Cardiology Congress 2017, Barcelona. Poster No: 85551.

11. B. Hunuk, G. Mugnai, C. De Asmundis, V. Velagic, Y. Saitoh, G. Cioconte, G. Irfan, E. Stroker, E. Hacioglu, V. De Regibus, D. Moran, HE. Coutino-Moreno, O. Cagac, GB. Chierchia, P. Brugada. A novel high risk ECG feature in Brugada Syndrome Probands: Localized QRS prolongation on right precordial leads. European Society of Cardiology Congress 2017, Barcelona, Spain. Poster No: 90603.

12. B. Hunuk, O. Cagac, OE. Turan, E. Durmus, O. Kozan. The prevalence of concealed Brugada Syndrome in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. EHRA Congress 2022 Copenhagen/Denmark. E-abstract No: 40097

 

National Peer Reviewed Journal Papers

1) Hunuk B, Erdogan O. Atriyal Fibrilasyonda Statinlerin ve Renin Anjiyotensin Sistem Blokajının Yeri. Turkiye Klinikleri J Cardiol-Special Topics 2010;3(3):90-6.

2) Özlem Tarçın, Dilek Yazıcı, Oğuzhan Deyneli, Burak Hünük, Seda Sancak, Hasan Aydın, Dilek Yavuz, Sema Akalın. Albright’s hereditary osteodystrophy in conjunction with growth hormone deficiency and adrenal insufficiency Endokrinolojide Diyalog 2011, 8(3): 138-142

 

National Congress and Symposium Oral Abstract Presentations:

1) Özben B, Hünük B, Tanrıkulu A, Çinçin A,  Mutlu B, Başaran Y. Atipik Endokardit Olgusu Sağ Ventrikül Mural Endokarditi 12. Kardiyak Görüntüleme Çalışma Grubu Toplantısı 2009; Sözlü Bildiri No: 38.

2) Özben B, Hünük B, Çağaç Ö, Kefeli U, Yeşildağ O. Perkütan koroner girişim sırasında kılavuz tele bağlı yan dal perforasyonu 25.Ulusal Kardiyoloji Kongresi Özet Kitabı 2009; Sözlü Bildiri No: 58. Türk Kardiyol Dern Arş 2009, Suppl 5:41 [S-058].

3) Burak Hünük, Özgür Çağaç, Okan Erdoğan, Alper Kepez, Bülent Mutlu, Muzaffer Değertekin, Çetin Erol. Prevalence of Brugada type ECG pattern and early repolarization variant in Turkish population: results from the HAPPY study. 29th Turkish Society of Cardiology Congress with International Participation. Abstract Book, Oral Presentation No: 154. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013;62(18_S2):C68-C69

 

National Congress and Symposium Poster Presentations:

1) Özben B, Sümerkan M, Hünük B, Tanrıkulu AM, Cincin AA, Papila N, Baykan OA, Fak AS. Evre 1 hipertansiyonu olan hastalarda perindopril tedavisinin P dalga dispersiyonu uzerine etkisi. 23.Ulusal Kardiyoloji Kongresi Özet Kitabı 2007; Poster Bildirisi No: 73. Türk Kardiyol Dern Arş 2007, Suppl 2:70[P-073].

2) Özben B, Hünük B, Çinçin AA, Sümerkan M, Tanrıkulu AM, Yeşildağ O. Vaskülit zemininde gelişen yaygın miyokard infarktüslü genç erkek hasta. 24.Ulusal Kardiyoloji Kongresi Özet Kitabı 2008; Poster Bildirisi No: 103. Türk Kardiyol Dern Arş 2008, Suppl 2:145[P-103].

3)  Hünük B, Özben B, Mutlu B, Sünbül M, Abdullatif M, Durmuş E, Erdoğan O, Caymaz O, Başaran Y. Serebrovasküler hastalığı olan hastalarda aortada aterosklerotik

plak sıklığı. 26.Ulusal Kardiyoloji Kongresi Özet Kitabı 2010; Poster Bildirisi No: 218. Türk Kardiyol Dern Arş 2010, Suppl 2:319[P-218]

4) Sumerkan MC, Yazgan O, Etcioglu I, Hunuk B, Sevinc MM, Guler E, Guler GB, Sozen SB, Simsek EE, Oksuz S, Agirbasli M. Unusual case of Diverticulum of Kommerell’s. 28.Ulusal Kardiyoloji Kongresi Özet Kitabı 2012; Poster Bildirisi No: 014. Türk Kardiyol Dern Arş 2012, Suppl 2:144[P-014]

5) Sumerkan MC, Hunuk B, Hunuk A, Guler GB, Sozen SB, Guler E, Gunaydin K, Simsek EE, Oksuz S, Agirbasli M. Hiatal Herina compressing the left atrium. 28.Ulusal Kardiyoloji Kongresi Özet Kitabı 2012; Poster Bildirisi No: 097. Türk Kardiyol Dern Arş 2012, Suppl 2:186[P-097]

6) Hunuk B, Hunuk MA, Guclu M, Candan T, Bakır Ş, Ocak B, Guler F. Tuberculous Pericarditis referring to a emergency department: a case report. 28.Ulusal Kardiyoloji Kongresi Özet Kitabı 2012; Poster Bildirisi No: 099. Türk Kardiyol Dern Arş 2012, Suppl 2:187[P-099]

7) Sumerkan MC, Hunuk B, Gunaydin K, Kadioglu O, Miroglu O, Simsek EE, Oksuz S, Sozen SB, Guler E, Guler GB, Agirbasli M. Carbosulfan inhalation and arrhtymia in the absence of systemic manifestations of colinergic excess.

28.Ulusal Kardiyoloji Kongresi Özet Kitabı 2012; Poster Bildirisi No: 152. Türk Kardiyol Dern Arş 2012, Suppl 2:214[P-152]

8) Burak Hünük, Özgür Çağaç, Okan Erdoğan, Alper Kepez, Bülent Mutlu, Muzaffer Değertekin, Çetin Erol. Baseline ECG parameters in Turkish population: results from the HAPPY study. 29th Turkish Society of Cardiology Congress with International Participation. Abstract Book, Poster Presentation No: 165. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013;62(18_S2):C145-C146.

9) Burak Hünük, Özgür Çağaç, Okan Erdoğan, Alper Kepez, Bülent Mutlu, Muzaffer Değertekin, Çetin Erol.The impact of anemia on QT interval: a population based study. 29th Turkish Society of Cardiology Congress with International Participation. Abstract Book, Poster Presentation No: 166. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013;62(18_S2):C146-C146.

10) Burak Hünük, Özgür Çağaç, Okan Erdoğan, Alper Kepez, Bülent Mutlu, Muzaffer Değertekin, Çetin Erol. Impact of metabolic factors on QT interval: results from the HAPPY study. 29th Turkish Society of Cardiology Congress with International Participation. Abstract Book, Poster Presentation No: 167. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013;62(18_S2):C146-C146.

11) Burak Hünük, Özgür Çağaç, Okan Erdoğan, Alper Kepez, Bülent Mutlu, Muzaffer Değertekin, Çetin Erol. The relationship of uric acid levels and atrial fibrillation prevalence in Turkish population. 29th Turkish Society of Cardiology Congress with International Participation. Abstract Book, Poster Presentation No: 174. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013;62(18_S2):C150-C150.

12) Burak Hünük, Özgür Çağaç, İsmail Erdoğu, Onur Öztürk, Murat Sünbül, Dursun Akaslan, Erdal Durmuş, Tarık Kıvrak, Bülent Mutlu. Vitamin D status and clinical severity in ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. 29th Turkish Society of Cardiology Congress with International Participation. Abstract Book, Poster Presentation No: 301. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013;62(18_S2):C202-C202.

 

Memberships:

Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği (Turkish Society of Cardiology)

Turkish Society of Cardiology Cardiac Arrhythmia Study Group

Kardiyovasküler Akademi Derneği (Cardiac Arrhythmia Study Group Board Member)

European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)

European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI)

 

Awards and Grants:

1) 8th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Best Presentation Awards (March/2012-Antalya/TURKEY) (Hunuk B, Erdoğan O. Frequency of Brugada Type ECG Pattern in Healthy Turkish Males by ECG Recording at Higher Right Precordial Leads)

(1 month observer fellowship grant in Universitat Bochum Herz und Diabetes Zentrum NRW Bad Oeynhausen/Germany)

3) Turkish Society of Cardiology ESC 2012 Munich Congress Grant

4) European Society of Cardiology  ESC 2012 Münich Congress registration grant.

5) 9th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Best Presentation Awards (March/2013-Antalya/TURKEY)  (Kivrak T, Hunuk B, Durmus E, Cagac O, Sunbul M, Yildizeli B, Mutlu B. Predictors of in hospital mortality in pulmonary thromboendarterectomy performed in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: preliminary results of a single-center experience.)

6) European Society of Cardiology Training Fellowship Grant – 2014

7) Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey International Research Grant 2014 (TUBITAK BIDEB 2219)

8) European Society of Cardiology Congress 2017 Best Poster Awards: “A novel high risk ECG feature in Brugada Syndrome Probands: Localized QRS prolongation on right precordial leads”