Congenital Heart Disease Treatment in Turkey
About Congenital Heart Disease
Key Highlights
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Corrects structural heart defects present from birth to restore normal function.Can be life-saving and significantly improve quality of life and long-term prognosis.Includes a range of techniques, from minimally invasive to complex open-heart surgery.Performed by highly specialized pediatric and congenital heart surgeons.Aims to allow patients to lead more active, normal lives with reduced symptoms.
Who is this surgery for?
- Septal defects (holes in the heart) like Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) or Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD).
- Obstructive lesions such as coarctation of the aorta or pulmonary valve stenosis.
- Cyanotic heart diseases like Tetralogy of Fallot or Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Valve abnormalities that are severely narrowed (stenotic) or leaky (regurgitant).
- Complex single-ventricle defects requiring staged palliative surgeries (e.g., Fontan procedure).
- Defects causing significant symptoms like poor growth, breathing difficulty, or cyanosis (bluish skin).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic workup including echocardiogram, cardiac MRI, and cardiac catheterization.
- Detailed consultation with a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
- Pre-operative optimization of the patient's nutritional status and management of any infections.
- Discussion of the surgical plan, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes with the family.
- Fasting for a specified period before the surgery as instructed by the medical team.
- Pre-admission tests such as blood work, chest X-ray, and possibly blood typing for transfusion.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, which may require blood transfusion or re-operation.
- Infection at the surgical site or systemic infection (sepsis).
- Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) requiring medication or a pacemaker.
- Stroke or other neurological complications due to clots or air emboli.
- Kidney dysfunction or failure, often temporary.
- Reactions to anesthesia or medications.
- Need for re-operation or future interventions as the child grows.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in an intensive care unit (ICU) for close monitoring of heart function, breathing, and vital signs.
- Pain management with medications to ensure comfort.
- Gradual mobilization and initiation of feeding as tolerated.
- Detailed instructions on wound care, activity restrictions, and signs of infection to watch for at home.
- Lifelong follow-up with a pediatric or adult congenital cardiologist to monitor heart health.
- A structured cardiac rehabilitation program may be recommended for older children and adults.
- Medications such as blood thinners, heart failure drugs, or antibiotics may be prescribed.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-21 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks for initial recovery; full recovery may take several months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering congenital heart disease in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for congenital heart disease 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 congenital heart disease. 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 congenital heart disease compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 2,175 – USD 16,315 | 7-21 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; full recovery may take several months | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 16,105 – USD 120,788 | 7-21 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; full recovery may take several months | Know More |
Top hospitals for Congenital Heart Disease in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing congenital heart disease.
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