Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis Treatment in Turkey
About Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis
Key Highlights
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Curative treatment for constrictive pericarditis, relieving pressure on the heart.Significantly improves symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling.Enhances long-term survival and quality of life for patients.Restores the heart's normal filling and pumping capacity.Performed by specialized cardiothoracic surgical teams.
Who is this surgery for?
- Confirmed diagnosis of chronic constrictive pericarditis via imaging (echo, CT, MRI) and cardiac catheterization.
- Persistent and debilitating symptoms of heart failure (dyspnea, fatigue, edema) despite medical management.
- Significant impairment of daily activities and quality of life.
- Progressive disease with evidence of worsening heart function.
- Cases where the cause is idiopathic, post-infectious (especially tuberculosis), or post-radiation, and medical therapy is insufficient.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic workup including echocardiogram, cardiac MRI/CT, and often right heart catheterization.
- Optimization of heart failure and other medical conditions with medications.
- Pre-operative counseling with the cardiologist and surgeon to discuss risks, benefits, and expectations.
- Routine pre-surgical tests: blood work, chest X-ray, ECG, and assessment of kidney/liver function.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the surgery as instructed.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications like blood thinners as advised by the doctor.
Risks & possible complications
- General risks of major open-heart surgery: bleeding, infection, and reactions to anesthesia.
- Injury to the heart muscle, coronary arteries, or nearby structures like the phrenic nerve (affecting diaphragm).
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) during or after the procedure.
- Low cardiac output syndrome post-surgery, requiring intensive support.
- Pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs) or pericardial effusion recurrence.
- Risk of stroke, kidney injury, or, in severe cases, mortality, especially in advanced disease.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for 1-3 days for close monitoring of heart and lung function.
- Hospital stay typically lasts 7-14 days for pain management, drainage tube care, and gradual mobilization.
- Pain medication and breathing exercises are crucial to prevent lung complications.
- Gradual increase in physical activity at home; heavy lifting and strenuous exercise are restricted for several weeks.
- Regular follow-up appointments with the cardiologist to monitor heart function and recovery progress.
- Long-term use of medications (like diuretics) may be needed, and cardiac rehabilitation is often recommended.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-14 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks for basic activities; 3-6 months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering chronic constrictive pericarditis in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for chronic constrictive pericarditis in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, 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 chronic constrictive pericarditis. 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 chronic constrictive pericarditis compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing chronic constrictive pericarditis.
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