Benign Heart Tumor Treatment in Turkey
About Benign Heart Tumor
Key Highlights
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Curative treatment that removes the source of cardiac symptoms and complications.Prevents life-threatening events like stroke from tumor fragments (emboli).Restores normal blood flow and heart valve function.Offers a definitive diagnosis through tissue analysis post-removal.Generally provides an excellent long-term prognosis with low recurrence rates for many tumor types.
Who is this surgery for?
- Presence of a cardiac tumor causing symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain, or fainting (syncope).
- Tumor location or size that obstructs blood flow within the heart chambers or valves.
- Source of recurrent embolic events (e.g., stroke) suspected to originate from the heart tumor.
- Cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) directly linked to the tumor.
- Risk of malignant transformation (for certain tumor types) or progressive growth.
- Diagnosis of a cardiac myxoma, the most common benign tumor, which carries a high embolic risk.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic workup including echocardiogram (often transesophageal), CT, or MRI scans to precisely locate the tumor.
- Full cardiac evaluation to assess overall heart function and any related damage.
- Pre-operative blood tests, chest X-ray, and ECG.
- Discussion of medical history, especially bleeding disorders or prior reactions to anesthesia.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the scheduled surgery.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications like blood thinners as advised by the cardiologist.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Bleeding, infection, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Cardiac-specific risks: Arrhythmias, damage to heart valves or conduction system, or low cardiac output.
- Risk of stroke or other embolic events during tumor manipulation.
- Potential need for blood transfusion.
- Rare complications include injury to surrounding structures or incomplete tumor removal.
- Risks associated with cardiopulmonary bypass if open-heart surgery is required.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the ICU or a cardiac care unit for close monitoring of vital signs and heart function.
- Hospital stay focuses on pain management, breathing exercises, and gradual mobilization.
- Incision care instructions to prevent infection.
- Temporary activity restrictions: Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for several weeks.
- Follow-up appointments for wound checks, echocardiograms, and monitoring of heart rhythm.
- Cardiac rehabilitation may be recommended to safely rebuild strength and endurance.
- Long-term prognosis is generally excellent, with periodic imaging to monitor for any recurrence.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering benign heart tumor in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for benign heart tumor 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 benign heart tumor. 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 benign heart tumor compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Benign Heart Tumor in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing benign heart tumor.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Aarav Khan, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Aarav Khan, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, was an avid runner. Over six months, he began experiencing episodes of dizziness and shortness of breath during his morning jogs, which he initially attributed to stress and long work hours. When he started feeling occasional, sharp chest pains, his wife insisted he see a doctor. An echocardiogram revealed a small, benign myxoma in his left atrium. His cardiologist, Dr. Chen, explained that while non-cancerous, the tumor was a 'ticking time bomb' as fragments could break off and cause a stroke. She strongly recommended surgical removal via a minimally invasive approach. Aarav was terrified at the thought of heart surgery. The procedure went smoothly, and after three days in the hospital, he was home. His recovery took about six weeks of restricted activity. Emotionally, Aarav went from feeling invincible to vulnerable and fearful. Post-surgery, he is profoundly grateful, viewing his scar as a 'second chance' and has become an advocate for listening to your body and preventive health checks for his friends.
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