Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lale Dinç Asarcıklı
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Cardiovascular
About
Introduction
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lale Dinç Asarcıklı, MD, is a fully licensed cardiologist with 13 years of experience. Through Rehealth, she gives patients an online cardiology second opinion, in English or Turkish.
Background and qualifications
She works as an Associate Professor of Cardiology at the Dr. Siyami Ersek Cardiothoracic Surgery Center in Istanbul, one of Türkiye's leading heart centers. Since 2025, she has been carrying out her PhD research, alongside scientific projects, in the Department of Cardiology at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) in the Netherlands.
She is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI), and the ESC Heart Failure Association, and she holds EACVI accreditation in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. Her work focuses on preventive cardiology, risk prediction, cardiomyopathies, heart failure, and cardiac imaging with 3D and speckle-tracking echocardiography.
Who it's forIs this for you?
For adults who want a second expert opinion on their heart, wherever they live.
Facing a decision about your heart
Patients facing a decision about a stent, bypass, heart valve surgery, or a pacemaker or ablation, or about a medication change or a new diagnosis, who want an expert second view before they commit.
Want to understand your diagnosis
Patients who want to truly understand their heart condition, in Turkish or English, without feeling rushed.
Between two countries
Turkish patients planning treatment or surgery in Türkiye, or diagnosed in the Netherlands, who want a Turkish-speaking cardiologist that knows both the Turkish and Dutch systems before they decide.
What can I give a second opinion on?
You can get an expert assessment of your heart in the areas below.
- Treatment decisions: a second opinion before a stent, bypass, valve procedure, or pacemaker or ablation.
- Heart valve disease: narrowing or leaking valves and when to act.
- High blood pressure: hypertension and long-term risk management.
- High cholesterol: hyperlipidemia and prevention.
- Atrial fibrillation: irregular heartbeat and stroke-risk questions.
- Heart failure: diagnosis, treatment review and next steps.
- Cardiomyopathy: diseases of the heart muscle.
- Rhythm disorders: palpitations and arrhythmia.
How it works
A clear, structured online consultation from start to finish, in your own language.
Upload your records
Add your test results, ECGs, echocardiograms, and reports to Rehealth's end-to-end encrypted, GDPR-compliant platform.
Talk it through online
She listens closely to your history and concerns, in the language you are most comfortable in.
Get a written report
Her clinical opinion and guidance are recorded as an official second opinion in your digital health record.
Download and share
Download it as a PDF and share it in one tap with your GP, your cardiologist, or your family.
Publications
Peer-reviewed cardiology research, with a focus on heart failure and cardiac imaging.
🔬 Selected peer-reviewed research
Echocardiographic Right Heart Measurements and Short-Term Prognosis in Heart Failure
Dinç Asarcıklı L (first author), İnan D, Murat S, et al. A prospective study on how right-heart imaging measurements relate to short-term outcomes in heart failure.
View article →Trends in Heart Failure in Türkiye, 2016–2022 (TRends-HF)
Çelik A, Ural D, Dinç Asarcıklı L, et al. A nationwide study of 85 million individuals mapping how heart failure is diagnosed and managed across an entire population.
View on PubMed →Normal Echocardiographic Measurements in a Turkish Population (Healthy Heart ECHO-TR Trial)
Şafak Ö, Gürsoy OM, Dinç Asarcıklı L, et al. A large reference study establishing normal echocardiography values in a healthy population.
View on PubMed →See all publications on ResearchGate.
The cardiology second opinion is a flat €40. You'll see every detail on your screen before you confirm your booking.
Why I offer online second opinions
"As a cardiologist, I want every patient to truly understand their heart condition and feel confident about their next step."
Frequently asked questions
The questions patients ask most.
Can I find a Turkish-speaking cardiologist for an online second opinion in Europe?
Yes. The consultation can be entirely in English or Turkish. Wherever you live, you can join online from anywhere with an internet connection.
Can I get an online cardiology second opinion in Europe without a GP referral?
No. There's no referral or waiting list. You book directly and reach an expert opinion quickly.
Will I get a written report I can share after the online cardiology consultation?
Yes. Her clinical opinion is recorded as a digital medical report in your health record. You can download it as a PDF and share it with your GP, your cardiologist, or your family.
Is it safe to upload my heart tests and data to this platform?
All records and test results are uploaded to Rehealth's end-to-end encrypted, GDPR-compliant platform and stored securely.
I've been told I need a stent, bypass or heart surgery; can I get a second opinion before I decide?
Yes. Decisions about a stent, bypass, valve procedure, or pacemaker or ablation are often best weighed from more than one angle. She can go over your existing tests and reports with you and review the plan against current guidelines, as an independent second view. This does not replace your treating physician; it gives you another perspective for your decision.
I'm planning heart surgery in Türkiye; can I get a Turkish-speaking cardiologist's opinion before I go?
Yes. If you have a treatment or procedure planned in Türkiye or elsewhere, you can go over your reports together in Turkish beforehand, clarify your questions, and talk through your options. The aim is to help you decide with confidence, in your own language.
Common concerns
My heart races or skips beats; when should I see a cardiologist?
Palpitations are common and often harmless, but they can also point to a rhythm problem such as atrial fibrillation. A look at your symptoms, an ECG, and your history helps tell the difference. This is one of Dr. Dinç Asarcıklı's areas of focus.
I've been diagnosed with heart failure; what does a second opinion add?
Heart failure has many causes and treatment paths, and the details matter. A second opinion can confirm the diagnosis, check whether your treatment matches current guidelines, and clarify your next steps. Dr. Dinç Asarcıklı researches and publishes on heart failure.
My blood pressure or cholesterol is high; when should I take it seriously?
High blood pressure and cholesterol often cause no symptoms, yet they quietly raise long-term risk. What matters is your overall risk picture and how it is managed over time, which is the heart of preventive cardiology.
I have an echocardiogram report; can we go over it together?
She holds EACVI accreditation in echocardiography. She can review your echo report and results with you and explain what they mean for you. The consultation focuses on interpreting your existing results, not on re-reading raw images, which requires dedicated software.
In a heart emergency, is an online second opinion enough?
No. An online cardiology second opinion is not a substitute for emergency care. If you have chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, or other urgent symptoms, contact your local emergency services right away.
Important medical notice: An online medical second opinion is not a substitute for acute or emergency medical care. If you have chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, or other urgent or severe symptoms, please contact your local emergency services without delay.
