ASD Heart Port Surgery Treatment in Turkey
About ASD Heart Port Surgery
Key Highlights
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Minimally Invasive: Avoids the need for a large chest incision and splitting of the breastbone (sternotomy).Reduced Scarring: Results in several small, less noticeable scars instead of one large scar.Less Postoperative Pain: Typically involves significantly less pain and discomfort during recovery.listrongShorter Hospital Stay:/strong Patients often go home in 2-4 days compared to a week or more with open surgery./lilistrongQuicker Recovery:/strong Allows for a faster return to normal activities and work./lilistrongLower Risk of Infection & Bleeding:/strong Smaller incisions generally lead to reduced risks of major bleeding and surgical site infections./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of a significant Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), typically a secundum type ASD.
- Evidence of right heart enlargement (dilation) due to the increased blood flow.
- Symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations, or recurrent lung infections.
- To prevent long-term complications like pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, or stroke (paradoxical embolism).
- When the defect is not suitable for closure with a catheter-based device (e.g., too large or poorly positioned).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive cardiac evaluation, including echocardiogram (echo), ECG, and possibly a cardiac MRI or CT scan.
- Pre-operative blood tests, chest X-ray, and assessment of overall health.
- Discussion of all medications; patients may need to stop blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) several days before surgery.
- Fasting (no food or drink) for at least 6-8 hours prior to the procedure.
- Informed consent process detailing the procedure, risks, and benefits.
- Pre-operative shower with antiseptic soap to minimize infection risk.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding or hematoma at the incision sites.
- Infection, though risk is lower than with open surgery.
- Reaction to anesthesia.
- Incomplete closure of the defect or residual leak.
- Injury to surrounding structures like blood vessels, nerves, or the heart itself.
- Blood clots that could lead to stroke or pulmonary embolism.
- Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) during or after the procedure.
- Rarely, conversion to an open sternotomy if complications arise.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the ICU or a step-down unit for close monitoring of heart rhythm and vital signs.
- Pain management with medications; pain is usually manageable and subsides quickly.
- Encouragement to sit up, breathe deeply, and walk with assistance within 24 hours to prevent complications.
- Incision care instructions: keeping the area clean and dry, watching for signs of infection.
- Temporary activity restrictions: avoiding heavy lifting (more than 5-10 kg), strenuous exercise, and driving for 2-4 weeks.
- Follow-up appointments for wound check and echocardiogram to confirm successful closure.
- Gradual return to normal activities as tolerated, with most patients resuming work within 3-6 weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-5 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering asd heart port surgery in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for asd heart port surgery 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 asd heart port surgery. MediFyr helps you compare cardiac surgeons 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 asd heart port surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for ASD Heart Port Surgery in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing asd heart port surgery.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Diya Sharma, a 28-year-old software engineer,...
Diya Sharma, a 28-year-old software engineer, had always been active but noticed increasing fatigue and shortness of breath during her morning runs over the past year. She dismissed it as stress from her demanding job. During a routine health check for a new insurance policy, her doctor heard a heart murmur. An echocardiogram revealed a moderate-sized Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Her cardiologist, Dr. Mehta, explained that the 'hole in her heart' was causing oxygenated blood to recirculate, straining her right side. He recommended percutaneous ASD closure, a minimally invasive 'heart port' surgery, to prevent future complications like pulmonary hypertension or heart failure. Diya was terrified; heart surgery sounded like something for elderly people. The procedure itself, under sedation, was surprisingly straightforward. A catheter was threaded through a vein in her groin to her heart, where a small mesh device was deployed to seal the defect. She spent one night in the hospital. Recovery at home for a week involved mild groin soreness and fatigue. Within a month, her energy levels soared. She recently completed a 10K run, feeling stronger than ever. Emotionally, she journeyed from shock and fear ('Why me?') to profound relief and gratitude. She now sees it not as a flaw, but a corrected part of her story, and feels a new zest for life.
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