Aorta Pulmonary Artery Fistula Treatment in Turkey
About Aorta Pulmonary Artery Fistula
Key Highlights
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Corrects abnormal blood flow to prevent heart and lung strain.Often performed using minimally invasive catheter techniques, reducing surgical trauma.Alleviates symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, and recurrent respiratory infections.Prevents serious long-term complications such as heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.Typically has a high success rate with significant improvement in quality of life.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of a significant aorta-pulmonary artery fistula causing a left-to-right shunt.
- Symptoms of heart failure, including shortness of breath, fatigue, or poor growth in infants.
- Evidence of pulmonary hypertension or enlarged heart chambers on imaging.
- Recurrent respiratory infections or failure to thrive in pediatric patients.
- Prophylactic closure to prevent future complications like infective endocarditis.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic tests including echocardiogram, cardiac MRI, or CT angiography.
- Pre-procedure blood tests, chest X-ray, and electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Consultation with the cardiologist and cardiac surgeon to discuss the approach (catheter-based vs. surgical).
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure if sedation or anesthesia is required.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications like blood thinners as advised by the doctor.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, or bruising at the catheter insertion site or surgical incision.
- Allergic reaction to contrast dye or anesthesia.
- Damage to blood vessels, heart valves, or the heart's electrical system.
- Blood clots, stroke, or device embolization (for catheter procedures).
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) or residual shunt requiring further intervention.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial monitoring in a recovery area for several hours to a day, depending on the procedure type.
- For catheter-based procedures, patients may be discharged within 1-2 days with instructions to avoid strenuous activity.
- Pain management with prescribed medications and care of the incision site to prevent infection.
- Follow-up appointments for echocardiograms to confirm successful closure of the fistula.
- Gradual return to normal activities over several weeks, with specific guidance from the cardiologist.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering aorta pulmonary artery fistula in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for aorta pulmonary artery fistula 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 aorta pulmonary artery fistula. 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 aorta pulmonary artery fistula compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Aorta Pulmonary Artery Fistula in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing aorta pulmonary artery fistula.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Amit Reddy, a 58-year-old software engineer...
Amit Reddy, a 58-year-old software engineer from Hyderabad, had always been active and health-conscious. For the past six months, he experienced worsening shortness of breath, especially when climbing stairs at his office, and a persistent, dry cough. Initially attributing it to stress and long work hours, he grew concerned when he felt a strange fluttering sensation in his chest. His primary care physician heard a continuous murmur and referred him to a cardiologist. After an echocardiogram and a CT angiogram, Dr. Sharma diagnosed a rare Aorta-Pulmonary Artery Fistula, an abnormal connection causing oxygen-rich blood to shunt back to his lungs, straining his heart. Dr. Sharma recommended a minimally invasive cardiac catheterization to close the fistula with a specialized occluder device, avoiding open-heart surgery. The procedure itself was anxiety-inducing but painless under sedation; Amit felt profound relief watching the screen as the device successfully sealed the leak. His recovery in the hospital took two days, with dramatic improvement in his breathing. Within a month, his energy returned fully. Emotionally, Amit journeyed from fear and denial about a heart condition to immense gratitude for a precise, modern solution that gave him his active life back.
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