Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment in Turkey
About Acute Ischemic Stroke
Key Highlights
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Addresses the root cardiac cause of the stroke, such as atrial fibrillation or a hole in the heart (PFO).Helps prevent recurrent strokes by managing underlying heart conditions.Involves specialized cardiac imaging (like TEE) for precise diagnosis of clot sources.Integrates with a comprehensive stroke team for holistic patient management.Focuses on long-term prevention strategies through medication and potential cardiac procedures.
Who is this surgery for?
- Suspected cardioembolic stroke, where a blood clot forms in the heart and travels to the brain.
- Stroke in a patient with known atrial fibrillation (AFib) or newly diagnosed AFib.
- Evidence of a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) with a suspected paradoxical embolism.
- Stroke with an unidentified cause (cryptogenic) after initial neurology workup.
- Presence of other cardiac sources like valvular disease, heart failure, or cardiac tumors.
How to prepare
- Immediate neurological assessment and brain imaging (CT/MRI) to confirm ischemic stroke.
- Rapid cardiac evaluation including ECG, telemetry, and echocardiogram (often a TEE).
- Review of patient's medical history, especially regarding heart conditions and medications.
- Blood tests to check clotting function, electrolytes, and cardiac enzymes.
- Discussion of risks, benefits, and potential treatment pathways for the cardiac condition.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding complications, especially from anticoagulant medications used to prevent clots.
- Risks associated with specific cardiac procedures (e.g., TEE: throat discomfort, rare esophageal injury; PFO closure: device-related complications).
- Failure to prevent a recurrent stroke or other thromboembolic events.
- Interaction of new cardiac medications with other drugs.
- Arrhythmias or other cardiac issues that may arise during treatment.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery focuses on neurological rehabilitation (physical, occupational, speech therapy).
- Careful monitoring and management of anticoagulation therapy to balance stroke prevention and bleeding risk.
- Follow-up appointments with both the cardiologist and neurologist to monitor heart and brain health.
- Lifestyle modifications such as a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise as tolerated, and smoking cessation.
- Long-term commitment to prescribed medications and regular cardiac monitoring.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
Several weeks to months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering acute ischemic stroke in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for acute ischemic stroke in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform acute ischemic stroke. MediFyr helps you compare cardiologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for acute ischemic stroke compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Acute Ischemic Stroke in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing acute ischemic stroke.
Istanbul, Turkey
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James Singh, a 58-year-old restaurant owner...
James Singh, a 58-year-old restaurant owner and father of three, was known for his tireless work ethic. His history of hypertension was managed with medication, but he often skipped doses during busy periods. One Tuesday morning, while prepping for the lunch rush, he suddenly dropped a knife, his right arm going completely limp. He tried to speak to his sous-chef but his words were slurred and garbled. His face had a noticeable droop on the right side. Rushed to the ER, a CT scan confirmed an acute ischemic stroke, a large vessel occlusion blocking blood flow to a critical part of his brain. The cardiologist, consulting due to the stroke's likely embolic origin from the heart, recommended immediate mechanical thrombectomy. Time was critical. James was terrified, thinking of his family and his life's work crumbling. In the angiography suite, a catheter was threaded from his groin to his brain, and the clot was successfully retrieved. Post-procedure, he spent two days in the Neuro-ICU. His arm weakness and speech improved dramatically within 24 hours. After a week of inpatient rehab, he regained nearly full function. Emotionally, he transformed from a state of sheer panic and despair to one of profound gratitude and a renewed commitment to his health, viewing the event as a 'second chance' to be present for his family.
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