CABG with Valve Replacement Treatment in Turkey
About CABG with Valve Replacement
Key Highlights
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Addresses two major heart problems in a single surgery, reducing overall risk and recovery time compared to separate operations.Effectively relieves debilitating symptoms like severe chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, and fatigue.Significantly improves long-term survival and quality of life for patients with advanced heart disease.Restores proper blood flow to the heart muscle and ensures efficient blood pumping throughout the body.Utilizes advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive or robotic-assisted options in suitable cases.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe blockages in multiple coronary arteries (multi-vessel coronary artery disease) combined with critical aortic or mitral valve stenosis (narrowing) or regurgitation (leakage).
- Patients experiencing unstable angina or heart failure symptoms due to the combined effect of blocked arteries and a malfunctioning valve.
- When diagnostic tests (like angiography and echocardiogram) confirm that both conditions are severe enough to warrant surgical intervention.
- To prevent future cardiac events like heart attack or progressive heart failure when medication and less invasive procedures are no longer effective.
- Often recommended for patients who are otherwise healthy enough to undergo a major operation and have a reasonable life expectancy.
How to prepare
- Undergo a comprehensive pre-operative evaluation, including blood tests, chest X-ray, echocardiogram, and coronary angiography.
- Discuss and plan for the type of valve replacement (mechanical or biological) with your cardiac surgeon and cardiologist.
- Adjust or temporarily stop certain medications (like blood thinners) as directed by your medical team.
- Begin a prescribed regimen for smoking cessation and manage other conditions like diabetes or hypertension.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically nothing to eat or drink after midnight before the surgery).
- Arrange for support and care at home for the recovery period post-discharge.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, which may require blood transfusion or re-operation.
- Risk of infection at the surgical site or, more seriously, in the chest (mediastinitis).
- Stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) due to dislodgement of plaque or clots.
- Heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias), such as atrial fibrillation, which may require medication or cardioversion.
- Kidney dysfunction, often temporary, due to the stress of surgery and use of contrast dye.
- Rare complications include failure of the bypass graft, valve prosthesis dysfunction, or death.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial 1-2 days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for close monitoring, followed by 5-7 days in a step-down cardiac ward.
- Pain management, breathing exercises, and gradual mobilization begin immediately after surgery to prevent complications.
- Incision care instructions will be provided; the sternum (breastbone) typically takes 6-8 weeks to heal fully.
- Participation in a structured cardiac rehabilitation program is crucial for regaining strength, endurance, and heart health.
- Lifelong medications are often required, especially with a mechanical valve (blood thinners like warfarin).
- Regular follow-up appointments with the cardiologist and surgeon for monitoring heart function and valve performance.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering cabg with valve replacement in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for cabg with valve replacement in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Florya, Medical Park Bahçelievler, 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 cabg with valve replacement. 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 cabg with valve replacement compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for CABG with Valve Replacement in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing cabg with valve replacement.
Instabul, Turkey
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Navya Ali, a 58-year-old school principal...
Navya Ali, a 58-year-old school principal and mother of two, had always been active but began experiencing crushing chest pain and extreme fatigue over several months. Her history included rheumatic fever as a child. After a severe episode of breathlessness during a parent-teacher meeting, she was rushed to the hospital. Diagnostic tests revealed severe triple-vessel coronary artery disease and a critically narrowed mitral valve. Her cardiologist recommended a combined Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) and Mitral Valve Replacement as the only definitive solution. Navya underwent a 6-hour surgery, spending two days in the ICU. The initial recovery in the hospital was challenging, with pain and anxiety about her future. After discharge, she committed to cardiac rehabilitation. Six months later, Navya has regained her energy, is back to work part-time, and can play with her grandchildren without pain. Emotionally, she journeyed from fear and feeling like a burden to her family to immense gratitude and a renewed commitment to her health, viewing the surgery as a second chance at life.
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