Dr. Soe Moe Aung Specialist Interventional Cardiology
Years of Experience : 15
Nationality : Myanmar
Languages Known : English, Turkish, Burmese
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Dr. Soe Moe Aung is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist with more than 15 years of extensive clinical, academic, and procedural experience across internationally recognized cardiac centers in Turkey, Nigeria, and the United Arab Emirates. He completed his medical degree at Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, and subsequently pursued fellowship training in Cardiology at Kartal Koşuyolu Cardiovascular Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Aung has developed comprehensive expertise in the full spectrum of cardiovascular medicine, with particular focus on complex coronary and peripheral interventions. His procedural experience includes coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), intracoronary imaging, carotid and peripheral vascular interventions, pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation, as well as advanced echocardiography including transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and stress echocardiography. He previously served as Assistant Professor of Cardiology at Fatih University in Istanbul and later led the cardiology program at Reddington Hospital Group in Nigeria. Currently, he practices at Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah, where he provides evidence-based, patient-centered cardiovascular care. Dr. Aung has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals, contributing significantly to advancements in cardiovascular imaging, interventional cardiology, and heart failure research. His academic contributions reflect a strong commitment to research, innovation, and clinical excellence. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), and an active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Soe Moe Aung is dedicated to delivering high-quality cardiovascular care aimed at improving survival outcomes, functional capacity, and long-term quality of life for his patients.
Research & Publications
- Aung SM, Güler A, Güler Y, Karabay CY, Akdemir I. Two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography–based left atrial strain parameters predict masked hypertension in patients with hypertensive response to exercise. Blood Press Monit. 2017 Feb;22(1):27–33.
- Aung SM, Güler A, Güler Y, Huraibat A, Karabay CY, Akdemir I. Left atrial strain in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Herz. 2017 Apr;42(2):194–199.
- Aung SM, Demir AS, Boztosun B. Accordion effect in a thin-strut coronary stent. Perfusion. 2012 Sep;27(5):435–437.
- Aung SM, Güler A, Acar G, Karabay CY, Karagöz A, Sahin M. Aortic valve aneurysm: a result or reason? Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2011 Jun 1;11(4):E15.
- Boztosun B, Aung SM, Olcay A, Kirma C. The longest documented left main coronary artery. Int J Cardiol. 2008 May 7;126(1):e17–e18.
- Guler A, Aung SM, Cakal B, Karabay CY, Guler Y, Kirma C. Infective endocarditis complicating hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: Is antibiotic prophylaxis really unnecessary? Curr Cardiol Rev. 2013 Nov;9(4):308–309.
- Guler A, Aung SM, Hatipoglu S, Karabay CY, Kirma C. A third ventricular cavity. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2012 Jul;13(7):555.
- Guler A, Aung SM, Kargin R, Bitigen A, Ozdemir N. A hammock in the left atrium. Heart Lung Circ. 2011 Aug;20(8):547–549.
- Güler A, Aung SM, Karagöz A, Kırma C. Intracardiac fistula in a patient with prosthetic valve endocarditis. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2012 Jan;40(1):107.
- Karabay CY, Aung SM, Tanboga IH, Kalayci A, Kocabay G, Güler A, Candan O, Kirma C. The importance of the conus artery in patients with obstructive coronary artery disease. Perfusion. 2011 May;26(3):253–255.
- Guler A, Karabay CY, Aung SM, Pala S, Kirma C. A successful percutaneous retrieval of a fractured pacemaker lead from a segmental pulmonary artery. Europace. 2012 Apr;14(4):605.
- Guler A, Tigen KM, Aung SM, Karabay CY, Karaahmet T, Kirma C. Familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with atypical location: Diagnosis by means of echocardiography and cardiovascular magnetic resonance. Tex Heart Inst J. 2012;39(1):138–139.
- Güler A, Karabay CY, Aung SM, Bayram T. Congenital aortic and pulmonary stenoses demonstrated by multislice computed tomography. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2011 Dec 10;11(8):E33–E34.
- Candan O, Ozdemir N, Aung SM, Hatipoglu S, Karabay CY, Guler A, Gecmen C, Dogan C, Omaygenc O, Bakal RB. Atrial longitudinal strain parameters predict left atrial reverse remodeling after mitral valve surgery: A speckle-tracking echocardiography study. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2014 Aug;30(6):1049–1056.
- Candan O, Ozdemir N, Aung SM, Bakal RB, Gecmen C, Akpinar SH, Cem D, Onur O, Kaymaz C. Effect of mitral valve repair versus replacement on left ventricular rotational deformation: A study using speckle-tracking echocardiography. J Heart Valve Dis. 2013 Sep;22(5):651–659.
- Candan O, Ozdemir N, Aung SM, Dogan C, Karabay CY, Gecmen C, Omaygenç O, Güler A. Left atrial longitudinal strain parameters predict postoperative persistent atrial fibrillation following mitral valve surgery: A speckle-tracking echocardiography study. Echocardiography. 2013 Oct;30(9):1061–1068.
- Candan O, Guler A, Aung SM, Gecmen C, Karabay CY, Yildiz M. Uni-leaflet mitral valve. Eur J Echocardiogr. 2011 Aug;12(8):640.
- Demir AS, Oztürk A, Aung SM. Primary percutaneous revascularization using a coronary stent in a patient with acute mesenteric ischemia. Balkan Med J. 2012 Jun;29(2):225–226.
- Kilicgedik A, Karabay CY, Aung SM, Guler A, Kalayci A, Izgi A, Kirma C. A successful septal ablation of the first septal perforator artery arising from the circumflex artery. Perfusion. 2013 Jan;28(1):88–90.
- Karapinar H, Kaya Z, Aung SM, Karavelioğlu Y, Kaya H, Kirma C, Esen AM. Dynamic circle image in the left ventricular outflow tract. Echocardiography. 2011 Jan;28(1):E9–E11.
- Basaran O, Guler A, Karabay CY, Aung SM, Kalayci A, Kirma C. Double cardiac silhouette on lateral chest radiography. Echocardiography. 2012 Feb;29(2):E52–E53.
- Caliskan M, Caliskan Z, Gullu H, Keles N, Bulur S, Turan Y, Kostek O, Ciftci O, Guven A, Aung SM, Muderrisoglu H. Increased morning blood pressure surge and coronary microvascular dysfunction in patients with early-stage hypertension. J Am Soc Hypertens. 2014 Sep;8(9):652–659.
- Keles N, Caliskan M, Aksu FU, Keles NN, Karagoz V, Tekin AS, Akcakoyun M, Kostek O, Elcioglu O, Aung SM, Bakan A, Odabas AR. Retrobulbar blood flow and carotid intima-media thickness alteration may relate to subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases. Ren Fail. 2015 Aug;37(7):1164–1170.
Education & Training
- Fellowship in Cardiology, Kartal Koşuyolu Cardiovascular Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey (December 2010)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (June 2004)
Expertise
- Coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI)
- Complex coronary and peripheral vascular interventions
- Intracoronary imaging
- Pacemaker and ICD implantation
- Echocardiography (TTE, TEE, and stress echocardiography)
- Non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostics
Membership
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
- Turkish Society of Cardiology
- European Society of Cardiology
Blogs
Understanding Your Cholesterol Numbers: LDL, HDL & Triglycerides Explained
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Heart Attack Warning Signs: When to Call Emergency Services
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Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery: A Patient Guide
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