TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Sept. 30, Ege University Hospital in Izmir performed Turkey’s first implant of the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart. The surgery was led by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ozbaran, head of the Transplant and Assist Device Program, and proctored by experienced Total Artificial Heart surgeon Dr. Latif Arusoglu.