INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIST, ISTANBUL MEDENIYET UNIVERSITY, Turkey
📚 Dr. Murat Asik is a dedicated radiologist born on August 3, 1981, in Afyon. His career spans over two decades, focusing on radiodiagnostics and interventional radiology, with significant contributions to both fields. He is currently serving at Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Research and Training Hospital.
Profile
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Education
🎓 Dr. Asik earned his medical degree from Istanbul University in 2005, followed by a residency in radiodiagnostics at Istanbul University’s Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty from 2006 to 2012. His medical thesis was on the “Evaluation Of CSF Leakage with MR Cisternography Technique,” supervised by Prof. Dr. Osman Kizilkilic.
Experience
🏥 Dr. Asik’s professional journey includes roles as a resident at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty (2006-2012), and as a specialist at Dr. Siyami Ersek Research and Training Hospital (2012-2014). Since 2014, he has been contributing his expertise at Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Research and Training Hospital.
Research Interests
🔬 Dr. Asik’s research interests are diverse, encompassing the imaging of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, spinal meningeal cysts in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, and the pathological enhancement of cranial nerves. He has also investigated the efficacy of ultrasound-guided core-needle biopsy in hepatic alveolar echinococcosis.
Awards
🏅 Dr. Asik’s dedication to radiology has been recognized with several accolades. He has been an active member of scientific societies such as the Turkish Society of Radiology, the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology, and CIRSE.
Publications Top Notes
📝 Dr. Asik has an extensive list of publications in peer-reviewed international journals. Some of his notable works include:
Albayram S, Asik M, et al. (2011). Pathological contrast enhancement of the oculomotor and trigeminal nerves caused by intracranial hypotension syndrome. Headache, 51(5), 804-8. PubMed
Hasiloglu ZI, Asik M, et al. (2011). Magnetic resonance imaging of rheumatoid meningitis: a case report and literature review. Rheumatol Int. PubMed
Hasiloglu ZI, Albayram S, Asik M, et al. (2012). MRI findings of isoniazid-induced central nervous system toxicity in a child. Clin Radiol. PubMed
Hasiloglu ZI, Asik M, et al. (2013). Cavernous hemangioma of the cavernous sinus misdiagnosed as a meningioma: a case report and MR imaging findings. Clin Imaging. PubMed
Kaya A, Yildirimturk O, Bozbeyoglu E, Haci R, Asik M. (2014). Unsuccessful primary percutaneous coronary intervention leading to left ventricular pseudoaneurysm. Journal of Indian College of Cardiology, 4(4), 225-9.
Emre A, Terzi S, et al., Asik M. (2015). Impact of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease on Myocardial Perfusion in Nondiabetic Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Am J Cardiol, 116(12), 1810-4.